Survey for Deaf Athletes

The following survey was developed by design students in order to develop a device to aid deaf athletes in communication. The following questions were formulated to help determine the current level of communication, and also to identify areas where communication is most lacking and/or could be improved.

Thank you very much for your time and support.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

What is your level of hearing loss?

Normal (less than 27 dB)

Mild (27-40 dB)

Moderate (41-55 dB)

Moderate-Severe (56-70 dB)

Severe (71-90 dB)

Profound (91 dB or more)

What sports do/have you participate(d) in? (Mark all that apply)

What level of athletics do/have you compete(d) in? (Mark all that apply)

Have you avoided certain sports because of your hearing disability?

Yes

No

If so, which ones? (Mark all that apply)

Do you wear hearing aids during athletic events?

Yes

No

Why or why not?

How would you rate the current level of communication between deaf athletes and referees?

How would you describe the hearing level of most competitors you face as an athlete?

Only deaf

Majority deaf, with some hearing

An even split of deaf and hearing

Majority hearing, with some deaf

Only hearing

How are you made aware of stops or changes in play?

Through the referees whistle

Visually through other players actions

Through contact or tapping from other players

Through special lighting signals

Other

Which would be your preferred method of stimulation for noticing changes in games?

Tactile

Visual

Other

What disadvantages, if any, do you feel you experience as a deaf athlete?

Are there any additional comments you have pertaining to your experiences as a deaf athlete?

Would you be interested in further communication on this topic?

Yes

No

If so, is there an email address where you could be contacted?