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Tips for Emergency Preparedness for Hard of Hearing
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Whether you like your popcorn plain or with salt and extra butter, it’s time to dim the lights and dive into a compilation of films that feature hearing loss. Looking for an activity to enjoy with friends and family this holiday season? Plan a movie night with loved ones and select a movie that everyone can enjoy.
The collection of films we’ve chosen to highlight speak to over 360 million people worldwide that have some form of hearing loss. Yes, you read that right; hearing loss is a lot more common than you think! The World Health Organization project by 2050, 2.5 billion people around the world will have some degree of hearing loss.
Representation of hearing loss through film and media can help educate people about hearing health and encourage others to support people with hearing loss. It also serves as a beacon of hope for individuals that identify with hard-of-hearing characters going through similar experiences.
Whether a film teaches you something new, inspires you to take precautions or even serve as a reminder to show kindness and empathy, hearing loss on the silver screen is something we all can agree on. Now, let’s talk movies!
Simmonds who is deaf in real life gives an excellent performance playing the role as Regan, a deaf young woman. She was nominated for best youth performances for her character in the film and has given the hard-of-hearing community something to take pride in.
The film celebrates triumphs and focuses on ways to cope with and manage hearing loss. It also brings attention to the importance of protecting your ears from harmful noises and taking precautions that can ensure your hearing health.
Though the movie does not primarily focus on hearing loss, it does shine a light on the importance of hearing devices. Movies with seniors using hearing aids can normalize the use of hearing technology that help better communication and understanding. Now, imagine that paired with a caption phone!
The film shines a light on the importance of using nonverbal communications that are widely used in the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities.
Did you know that movie theaters must provide closed captioning and assistive devices for individuals that need it? Going to the movies with hearing loss is a lot easier than you think thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Public accommodations that own, lease, or operate movie theaters have an existing obligation to provide effective communication to persons with disabilities…” Remember to ask about your options and consider these tips before your next movie outing:
Read more about hearing accessibility at the movies.
Enjoy media and entertainment again! With modern technology and tools, hearing loss is a lot more manageable. If you know someone who is living with hearing loss who does not have a caption phone yet, help them get connected. Learn more about us and call captioning and contact us at 866-246-7850 today.
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FEDERAL LAW PROHIBITS ANYONE BUT REGISTERED USERS WITH HEARING LOSS FROM USING INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) CAPTIONED TELEPHONES WITH THE CAPTIONS TURNED ON. IP Captioned Telephone Service may use a live operator. The operator generates captions of what the other party to the call says. These captions are then sent to your phone. There is a cost for each minute of captions generated, paid from a federally administered fund.