How do I ensure comic effect sounds are accessible to viewers with hearing impairments?

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How do I ensure comic effect sounds are accessible to viewers with hearing impairments?
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While sound is vital, visual cues are equally important. Exaggerate the visual impact of the action that the sound accompanies. For example, a 'boing' sound should be paired with a visibly bouncy animation. Subtitles can also describe the sound effect ('boing!' or 'loud splat').