Frequency of Deaf media representation in selected countries 2022

According to a survey on the representation of the Deaf community in media and entertainment, conducted in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia in September 2022, 43 percent of Deaf consumers responded that they frequently saw their identity represented in social media. Ranked closely behind are TV shows, books and movies with a share of 42 percent of respondents.

Frequency with which Deaf consumers feel their identity is represented in selected media in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia as of September 2022

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November 2022

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Region

Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States

Survey time period

September 2022

Number of respondents

1,000*

Age group

18-64 years

Supplementary notes

* The source states that 1,000 members of the Deaf community - including a mixture of deaf people, hard of hearing people and CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) have taken part in the survey. This question excluded Deaf consumers who do not consume these types of media.
The question has been asked as follows: "How often do you feel your personal identity is reflected in ... ?"

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