IME, audio calls are relied on less in a remote environment than in person meetings in an office. They do feature heavily though. However, it probably makes in

IME, audio calls are relied on less in a remote environment than in person meetings in an office. They do feature heavily though. However, it probably makes instant messaging, or web based tools a more natural way if interacting rather than grabbing a meeting room for everything. I've never worked with a deaf developer but I'd imagine it easier to accommodate in a fully remote environment.