The use of technology in the process of revalidation of people with hearing impairments

Abstract

 The article undertakes the issue of the most recent technical devices used in the process of revalidation of people with hearing defect. Authors presented major areas of the media usage fulfilling language needs of children with hearing disorders e.g. multimedia programmes supporting the ability of lip-reading, learning a sign language, educational and
speech therapy programmes, computer methods of speech signal visualization as well as diagnostic devices. They also accepted the role and meaning of the media usage as a chance to intensify revalidating actions which might enable people with hearing defects to meet new opportunities to communicate study and prepare towards self-reliant, personal life.