Cloth mask with window as an alternative to opaque mask for students with speech, language, and hearing deficts for infection risk mitigation

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of cloth masks with windows for students with speech, language, and hearing deficits.
• Comparative assessment of cloth masks with windows versus opaque masks
• Focus on communication facilitation for students with hearing deficits
• Evaluation of user experience related to wearing masks during communication
• Cloth masks with windows improve visibility of facial expressions and lip movements
• Students reported better communication while wearing windowed masks
• Adoption of windowed masks may mitigate infection risks without sacrificing communication