Christian Vogler

Dr. Christian Vogler is deaf and works at Gallaudet University. He is an associate professor at the Department of Art, Communication, and Theatre and the director of the Technology Access Program. He leads research into accessible technology for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including video, audio and text telecommunications, as well as next-generation hearing device applications. Prior to leading the RERC on Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing since 2014, he has co-led the RERC on Telecommunications Access from 2011 to 2014. Aside from research, he also is engaged in advising consumer advocacy groups and industry on accessible technology matters and the translation of research into practice and policy. He has served on the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Access Advisory Committee, the Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council, and the Disability Advisory Committee.