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OHOA Module: Availability for Learning

Learning Activity 1: Vision and Hearing Loss Simulation



Time to complete: 3 hours

This learning activity involves a simulation to help you understand how you experience your surroundings when your vision and hearing is limited. You will do the simulation in a public place and pay particular attention to how your own internal state (e.g., sleepy, happy, hungry) and external state (e.g., odors, movements around you) influence your experience.

Suggested Discussion Board Activities and Assignments

Assignment: Vision and Hearing Loss Simulation

Discussion Board Activity - Simulation

  • Share your responses from page 3 of the "Simulation Report Form."

Takeaway

Hopefully, this simulation gave you insight into the significance of internal and external factors when vision and hearing are limited.