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title: "Why Sound: Accessibility."
description: Learn how thoughtful audio UX can enhance accessibility with minimal effort, focusing on simple sound design for product inclusivity.
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# [Why Sound: Accessibility.](https://whatsounds.design/blog/why_sound_accessibility)

 Written by [Charles Balderston](https://whatsounds.design/blog/author/charles-balderston) | Dec 10, 2024 8:17:52 PM

 

Although there are plenty of systems out there to enhance accessibility at an OS level, not everyone needs that depth of assistance. Sometimes, we just need to be more thoughtful in our design. In this video, Charles talks briefly about how thoughtful audio UX can add a layer of accessibility to your product with out much extra effort. Just simple sound design.

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