List of churches that offer real time Captioning (CART or Remote CART):
"Thou shalt not speak evil of the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind: but thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, because I am the Lord."- Leviticus 19:14
(Source: http://biblehub.com/drb/leviticus/19.htm)
This Catholic church has real time captioning (CART) for the deaf and hard of hearing:
"St. Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, VA: HOMILY REAL-TIME TRANSLATION SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE VIA iPAD – Are you not hearing the Sunday mass homily as well as you’d like? Especially for the hearing impaired and deaf but open to all, you now have an amazing option to receive the Sunday mass homily, prayers of the faithful, and announcements via real-time translation (CART service) directly to your iPAD during mass! St. Theresa parishioner and professional court reporter Donna L. Linton has volunteered to provide the service (just like closed captioning on your television). Please contact Donna at CARTsttheresa@aol.com for information on mass times and how to join in. "
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To see how Remote CART works in action:
This is not a Catholic church, it is a Lutheran Church but it will give you an idea of how CART (captioning) works at a church service:
This is not a Catholic church, it is a Lutheran Church but it will give you an idea of how CART (captioning) works at a church service:
"Captioning is available on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month for the 11:00 am worship service."
For more information, contact Communications Specialist Susan Hegedus. " (Source: http://www.salchome.org/content.php?ref=58 Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church)
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"Aldersgate United Methodist Church provides open real time captions during both 9 am and 10:30 am Sunday morning worship services. A CART (computer assisted real time translation) professional sits in worship and silently types everything she hears…"
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Another Non-Catholic church that has captioning: http://www.calvarygr.com/node/73 as well as this church at http://www.fbc-midland.org/closed-captioning
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The increasing demands of real time captioning
and broadcast captioning is driven by two
forces:
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A Model: Inclusive to all the deaf and hard of hearing in church:
This non-Catholic church includes 'all' those with hearing loss with Sign Language, CART (captioning) and Audio Loops which is certainly a model for inclusive worship and considering the needs of 'all' those with hearing loss: http://deafnetwork.com/wordpress/blog/2010/12/22/candlelight-christmas-eve-services-asl-cart-grapevine/
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An article on a non-Catholic church using captioning (old article, hearing loss demographics have skyrocketed since then): http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=20010512&id=auwyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fwgGAAAAIBAJ&pg=6778,2942782
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This non-Catholic church is dedicated to including those with hearing loss by captioning: http://captioningtheword.com/about-us/new-life-church.html
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Remote CART (real time captioning) in this Non-Catholic church: http://allgoodreporters.com/uncategorized/remote-cart-for-niceville-united-methodist-church/
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This church (non Catholic) provides two services in real time Captioning:
Take a look at the picture of the screen in the church:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151585342686286&set=a.10151585342446286.1073741851.60799496285&type=3&l=a3671
f05db&theater . The lower smaller screen is the real time captioning. The larger yellowish looking
screen is a powerpoint visual.
I like how they put the songs on the screen so those with hearing loss or deafness know where everyone is at when singing. That was very thoughtful in allowing them full participation when the congregation is singing so they can either sing with them or at least follow along mentally voicing and engaging in it that way in order to be a part of it.
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This Non-Catholic church has both ASL and CART (captioning): http://www.bethanylaurel.org/CART
I love it when I see diversity being openly acknowledged and providing it. By providing ASL and CART the deaf and hard of hearing can participate because the majority of the deaf do not know sign language and yet the 10 percent of the Deaf who do know sign language should have access as well too. That's a model to follow. The deaf and hard of hearing are diverse so a Universal design access needs to be in place, that is captioning, sign language and audio loops.
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"Accessible meeting space allows
everyone to participate."
(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm
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everyone to participate."
(Source: http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm
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"An obvious benefit of closed captioning is to allow everyone to have an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity."
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“CART is fast becoming one of the most requested services for late–deafened adults and individuals with little or no sign language acquisition, and it has gained acceptance with and become a preference for many Deaf individuals in schools and workplace settings"
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Using a 'Smart Board' for the deaf and hard of
hearing with the CART at a church service -now
that is being REALLY SMART! :
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How do you make it Inclusive to all those
who are deaf and hard of hearing?:
"However, in order to serve ALL deaf, hard of hearing,
the hearing impaired or people with hearing loss
(whichever terms you choose), all of these accessible
solutions need to be provided, and the Deaf and
hearing impaired should always be placed down front
where they can use their eyes to see to hear and the
audio amplifiers to be picked up by their assistive
devices. Captions should be on the wall or a screen for
those who need to read what is being said."
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What is the Mass?: http://catholicbridge.com/catholic/mass.php
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" If a house of worship is not doing CC,
however, then a major portion of the
dialogue will not be picked up by the
whole audience.”
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The Deaf/deaf/HOH need Universal Access:
"When designing a space or
planning
an event, we need to strive for
universal access—so that all
members of our communities can
attend and participate. This means
that, in addition to ramps and
elevators, we need assistive
listening technology like hearing
loops and captions, and signage
that makes it clear that the service
is available. This is a goal that we
can achieve, but in order to do so,
we need to change the way we
think about communication and
hearing access. "
- See more at: http://agewisekin
gcounty.org/en/134/1/661/Too-Many-People-with-Hearing-Loss-Miss-Out.htm#sthash.em7Uhug6.nW91Nm7I.dpuf
(Source: http://agewisekingcounty.org/en/134/1/661/Too-Many-People-with-Hearing-Loss-Miss-
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Captioning is the language of many who are
deaf and hard of hearing
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"Of all the barriers to full participation and inclusion, the barrier of unexamined attitudes is the most difficult to address," states Ginny Thornburgh, director of the American Association of People with Disabilities' Interfaith Initiative."
(Source: http://www.disabilitiesandfaith.org)
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Experiences of a late deaf
person:
"It wasn’t until closed
captioning and CART came
along that I finally stopped to
really think about who I am?
Most recently, CART and closed
captioning has given me a great
deal of hope and brought me
closer to accepting that I have
truly found my comfort zone."
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"A sobering thought for religious leaders is that 90% of those with a hearing impairment may not attend services due to an inability to hear and participate." (Source: http://premiervisualvoice.com/index.php/blog/16-blog-8)
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"Start by doing what is necessary, then do what
is possible, and suddenly you are doing the
impossible." -St. Francis of Assisi
is possible, and suddenly you are doing the
impossible." -St. Francis of Assisi
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| Lord Hear Our Prayer |
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100,000 Christians are Killed – PER YEAR ANNUALLY- because of their Faith Per Vatican: See http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/06/02/vatican-spokesman-claims-100000-christians-killed-annually-because-faith/
RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION, MORE WIDESPREAD TODAY THAN 1700 YEARS AGO (Source: http://www.visnews-en.blogspot.com/2014/06/religious-persecution-more-widespread.html)
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Come Pray the Rosary with others - together Online: http://www.comepraytherosary.org
(text guided version offered to follow along)
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Captioning, Sign Language and Audio loops are the three most common communication access used by the deaf and hard of hearing in secular business, education and entertainment settings. It would be nice if it was also being provided in churches even though the church is ADA exempt. The hearing loss and deafness population is diverse so all three most common communication access needs to be in place.
About 10 percent estimated of the hearing loss population benefit from sign language (3 percent are native/primary users and 7 percent estimate are acquired/bilingual for a total estimate of 10 percent ), about 40 to 60 percent estimated of the hearing loss population benefit from Captioning, and about 70 to 80 percent estimated can benefit from Audio Loops (assuming they are wearing hearing aids and cochlear implants with T coils so this is more in theory). However in reality; 1 in 5 Americans with hearing loss who can benefit from a hearing aid wear one. 1 in 4 deaf adult Americans who can benefit from a cochlear implant wear a cochlear implant. 25 percent of hearing aids do not have T coils in them. Many people with more severe and profound hearing losses who do wear hearing aids and do have T coils in them often find the Audio Induction loops not reliable for them or 'strong' enough. Captioning can also cover all these groups and thereby provide effective communication access. Technically though any one who can read (receptive) and speak (expressive) can benefit from Captioning so real time captioning can cover a wide user population within the spectrum of hearing loss.
Think those with mild and moderate hearing loss who most benefit from audio induction loops are wearing hearing aids? According to this:
"Only 14% of older adults with hearing loss use
hearing aids, according to estimates from a
nationwide survey.
The proportion dropped to fewer than 4% of people
with mild hearing loss across all age decades and
to fewer than 5% of adults ages 50 to 59,
irrespective of the severity of hearing loss."
(Source: http://www.awesomecapital.com/awesome-blog/most-hearing-impaired-adults-forgo-hearing-aids)
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" This {real time captioning} technology is primarily used by people who are late-deafened, oral deaf, hard-of-hearing,or have cochlear implants. Culturally deaf individuals also make use of CART in certain situations. " (Source: http://www.everyonecommunicates.org/methods/captioning.html)
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"A growing number of churches, synagogues
and other places of worship are adopting
closed captioning for hearing-impaired
congregants." (Source: http://www.stenotype.edu/news/stenographer-goes-church/#sthash.5tWSYgfx.dpuf)
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Hearing Loss Association of America – The Nation's Voice for people with hearing loss: See http://www.hearingloss.org
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The Association of Late Deafened Adults (really anyone deaf of any age onset): See http://www.alda.org
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Caption Catholic Tidbits:
This is a wonderful resource for understanding Catholicism called Catholic Bridge. See http://www.catholicbridge.com
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"Accessible meeting space allows
everyone to participate."
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"Of all the barriers to full participation and inclusion, the barrier of unexamined attitudes is the most difficult to address," states Ginny Thornburgh, director of the American Association of People with Disabilities' Interfaith Initiative."
(Source: http://www.disabilitiesandfaith.org)
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US Bishop Statement:
'It is essential that all forms of the liturgy be completely accessible to people with disabilities, since these forms are the essence of the spiritual tie that binds the Christian community together'
(Source: http://www.disabilityawarenesstraining.com/component/content/article/3/40)
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The purpose of this blog is to raise Diversity Awareness among those with hearing loss and deafness, and to raise awareness that many with hearing loss are being excluded from full participation at the Mass if the church does not have Captioning. Catholics with hearing loss deserve the fullness of their faith. Does your Diocese/Archdiocese have at least one Mass service in Captioning at a church that one who benefits from it can reasonably travel to in order to fully and actively participate at the Mass? Contact your Diocese/Archdiocese - find it here: http://www.usccb.org/about/bishops-and-dioceses/all-dioceses.cfm.)
Is your church or Diocese/Archdiocese inclusive to all those with hearing loss and deafness by providing Real time Captioning, Sign Language and Audio Loops? If not - Diversity and Inclusion Awareness is needed in order to share the joy of the gospel by applying Universal Communication Access. It is very important to share the Word of God with everyone. Let's pray for that!
Prayer of Inclusion: http://www.ncpd.org/ministries-programs/spirituality/prayers
"Be not Afraid, Open Wide the Gates" - Pope St. John Paul II (Source: http://jp2forum.blogspot.com/2013/12/be-not-afraid-resounding-from-1531-to.html)
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