People with auditory disabilities tend to be viewed as slow with cognitive processing even though the actual problem lies in how the information is conveyed. Additionally, the removal of auditory and visual stimuli can be detrimental to people with auditory disabilities, especially if they do not know sign language. The pandemic has made society as a whole rely more on technology, which can be problematic: for example, while necessary, wearing a mask prevents people with hearing issues from being able to read lips.