Live TV captioning is terrible! I don't think anyone would disagree. But caption spoofs also provide some levity during this lengthy and grim election season. And YouTube offers quite a few. “Bad Lip Reading” is a YouTube channel that takes clips from movies, TV shows and news stories and dubs them with captions that match … Continue reading TV Captions – Read Them and Laugh, or Weep
Author: Katherine Bouton
Hearing Loss? Don’t Neglect Your Eyes
For people with hearing loss, even a small decrease in vision can affect the ability to lip-read and understand better what they hear. — Getty Images/Hero Images Those of us with more than just moderate hearing loss tend to take care of our hearing. We make sure our hearing aids are in good working … Continue reading Hearing Loss? Don’t Neglect Your Eyes
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Why Internet is Essential for the Hard of Hearing
This past week, we moved to a new apartment and I found myself without high-speed internet — no DSL or Wi-Fi connection at home — for 10 (long) days. It was an uncomfortable reminder of how vitally important the internet is for people with hearing loss. I did have a smartphone, so I was not completely cut off … Continue reading Why Internet is Essential for the Hard of Hearing
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Charity Events Like HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Raise Awareness and Spirits — As Well as Money
Fall and spring are prime times for charity fundraiser walks and runs, events that raise a substantial part of yearly donations and help raise public awareness for important medical conditions, including hearing loss. Some charities raise hundreds of millions from their annual events, like the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, the Susan G. … Continue reading Charity Events Like HLAA’s Walk4Hearing Raise Awareness and Spirits — As Well as Money
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Emergency Preparedness Plans for Those With Hearing Loss
Tips that go beyond the usual for the deaf and hard of hearing. Tips for those with hearing loss on how to be prepared in the case of an emergency. — Getty Images/iStockphoto Emergencies happen. Just recently, the country has seen floods, tornadoes, wildfires and terrorist attacks, not to mention a host of other catastrophes. … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Plans for Those With Hearing Loss
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Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Emergencies happen. This month alone, the country has seen floods, tornados, wildfires, terrorist attacks, not to mention power outages, water-main breaks, and a host of other catastrophes. It was also the 15th anniversary of 9/11, which ushered in a new era of emergency awareness. The definition of “emergency” is “an unexpected and usually dangerous situation … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Tips for Coping with Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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Step Up, Speak Up, and Walk4Hearing
Sunday after next (September 25) is New York City's Walk4Hearing. This is a fundraising* event but, more important, it's also a way to stand up for people with hearing loss. We expect hundreds of participants of all ages, who represent the millions of Americans of all ages with hearing loss. Other Walks will take place … Continue reading Step Up, Speak Up, and Walk4Hearing
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Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
I am not Deaf and not a sign language user, but I am extremely hard of hearing and I know how frightening it can be when the police pull you over and you’re unsure you’ll be able to und… Source: Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
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Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
I am not Deaf and not a sign language user, but I am extremely hard of hearing and I know how frightening it can be when the police pull you over and you're unsure you'll be able to understand them — or be able to make yourself understood. I also realize, thanks to my own … Continue reading Driving While Deaf: Not Taking My Own Advice.
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For My Summer Vacation, I Went to Hearing Camp
Who says only kids get to go to summer camp? Last week I went to hearing camp. We didn't sleep in bunks, but we did have sing-alongs, games and picnic lunches. And we spent a lot of time talking and, more importantly, listening. Hearing camp was a four-day program at the University of Connecticut at Storrs, … Continue reading For My Summer Vacation, I Went to Hearing Camp
Katherine Bouton: Smart Hearing 