AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: David Brady
David Brady is the chairperson of Deafness Forum of Australia and chief executive officer (CEO) of Hear For You Limited. David was born with a severe hearing loss has lived with hearing aids all his life. He is one of Australia’s leading advocates for those who live with a hearing loss. Outside work, he enjoys beach volleyball and time with family.
Supporting people with hearing loss through cloud-enabled solutions
In 2021, one in six Australians—almost four million people—have hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound. The statistic is part of the larger global picture reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) that approximately 466 million people live with hearing loss; of these, 34 million are children. In addition, 1.1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to exposure to noise in recreational settings and through personal audio devices. AWS offers services that will help organizations build end-to-end solutions with accessibility in mind and improve day-to-day activities such as social interactions, clinical consultations, live media, and public service announcements.