“…The present paper focuses on the academic access of students who are DHH and specific on their academic access during lectures, which is one of the main challenges that they face due to the communication barriers that exist (Hyde et al, 2009;Stinson, 1987). Previous research has indicated that students who are DHH faced many challenges in relation to communication and learning during lectures, which are associated with several factors such as environmental factors, the level of support services and the lecturers' awareness or willingness regarding practices that could enhance the students' access and participation (Bell, 2013;Powell, 2011;Hyde et al, 2009;Nikolaraizi, Kofidou, & Hyde, 2019).…”