Catholics with Hearing Loss: Captioning the Catholic Mass
The Prayers of the Faithful (Universal Prayers)
"For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." - Matthew 18:20
Captioning connects you to this important part of the Mass because it is not in the Missal. You also can't pray in real time together with the congregation. You need to share and participate in real time alongside everyone else to connect to the prayers and the Mass. Captioning allows you to participate and be part of this event, 'listening to', and praying WITH the congregation in which we are all a part of in making the petitions more powerful in the same time and space.
"As we listen to the petitions during the Mass we must be attentive to what we are asking the Lord. It is at this moment that we should recall the words of Jesus when he said, “”Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Matthew 7: 7-8)." (Source: http://www.fatherjames.org/2012/01/30/the-catholic-mass/)
Being a part of this is real connecting to the Body of Christ when you can participate with the congregation, hear the prayers and respond mentally or vocally 'Lord, Hear Our Prayers'. Captioning connects you to the Mass. It allows you a deeper share in the celebrations and draws you closer to God in being a part of the liturgy with the faithful and being able to participate and engage. It bears more fruit being fully, consciously and actively participating at the Mass. Access connects you to the Mass. How powerful the prayers are when we are all connected to it together in unity and able to be a part of it. It is important to witness that.
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"For where there are two or three gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." - Matthew 18:20
"As we listen to the petitions during the Mass we must be attentive to what we are asking the Lord. It is at this moment that we should recall the words of Jesus when he said, “”Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Matthew 7: 7-8)." (Source: http://www.fatherjames.org/2012/01/30/the-catholic-mass/)
Being a part of this is real connecting to the Body of Christ when you can participate with the congregation, hear the prayers and respond mentally or vocally 'Lord, Hear Our Prayers'. Captioning connects you to the Mass. It allows you a deeper share in the celebrations and draws you closer to God in being a part of the liturgy with the faithful and being able to participate and engage. It bears more fruit being fully, consciously and actively participating at the Mass. Access connects you to the Mass. How powerful the prayers are when we are all connected to it together in unity and able to be a part of it. It is important to witness that.
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The Universal Church Praying Universally To All:
Don't Forget too - the Universal Prayers
(general intercessions,prayers of the faithful) are Important
too (and a real connection treat to get that in Captioning too)!:
"After the homily, the general intercessions - or prayers of the
faithful - often slip by us. Too bad, because what could
happen here is powerful." - See more at: http://www.uscatholic.org/church/2008/06/seven-habits-highly-effective-mass-goers#sthash.Jor20csN.dpuf
It is so connecting to be part of praying with the congregation together when you have communication access like real time captioning interpretation. You can be a part of the prayers and pray with them instead of being a spectator of other people praying. It is important to engage and connect to the Mass.
Like the bible says:
Like the bible says:
"For where there are two or three gathered
together in my name, there am I in the
midst of them." - Matthew 18:20
Captioning allows you to be a part of this instead of solo 'me and Jesus' praying, or just being an outside observer or spectator watching everyone else pray together, but not being a part of it. Access provides connection to the Universal Church praying Universally to all together in the same time and space. It is important to be able to participate in this.
People with hearing loss and deafness need access to the Universal Prayers whether their means for effective communication is Captioning, Sign Language or Audio Loops. They need access to the Mass. They need to be able to connect, engage and participate. They need to witness the Mass.
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"The importance for people with any
disability to interact in a standard setting
rather than do it differently is critical,"
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"The ADA calls us to be aware of and correct what we do that unnecessarily excludes people"
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" Listening is a most important form of
active
participation." (Source: http://www.catholicliturgy.com/index.cfm/FuseAction/ArticleText/Index/65/SubIndex/120/ArticleIndex/35)
active
participation." (Source: http://www.catholicliturgy.com/index.cfm/FuseAction/ArticleText/Index/65/SubIndex/120/ArticleIndex/35)
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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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Thanks for Listening: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/deaconsbench/2011/12/thanks-for-listening-a-christmas-homily/
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"Catholics with impaired hearing often
miss out the most as they are unable to
hear or understand the liturgy."
(Source: http://write2thepoint.blogspot.com/2007/10/closed-captioning-at-wind-lake-parish.html -K. Mahoney)
(Source: http://write2thepoint.blogspot.com/2007/10/closed-captioning-at-wind-lake-parish.html -K. Mahoney)
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Captioning Shares the Message
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"This much larger group is routinely
overlooked when
we look at welcoming people with special
needs into our
local communities of faith. While a very
small number of
people who are physically deaf may be
able to use an
ASL interpreter, most cannot. "
( Source: http://www.disciples.org/GeneralAssembly/Business/1120/tabid/862/Default.aspx)
overlooked when
we look at welcoming people with special
needs into our
local communities of faith. While a very
small number of
people who are physically deaf may be
able to use an
ASL interpreter, most cannot. "
( Source: http://www.disciples.org/GeneralAssembly/Business/1120/tabid/862/Default.aspx)
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"CART {real time captioning} is classified as an assistive technology and is considered a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is a service provided in the academic setting for students with hearing impairment as well as in public settings such as conventions, churches, corporate meetings, funerals, police interrogations, etc. "
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How does Remote CART (real time captioning )
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"Christian witness is a participation in
the witness of Christ (CCC 785). "
(Source: http://www.cuf.org/2013/01/and-you-will-be-my-witnesses-unwrapping-the-catechisms-teaching-on-the-meaning-of-christian-witness/)
the witness of Christ (CCC 785). "
(Source: http://www.cuf.org/2013/01/and-you-will-be-my-witnesses-unwrapping-the-catechisms-teaching-on-the-meaning-of-christian-witness/)
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Opening the Doors:
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"We want people with any disability to
be nourished in the faith and to be able
to contribute to the life of the parish
community," Benton said. (Source: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1003026.htm)
be nourished in the faith and to be able
to contribute to the life of the parish
community," Benton said. (Source: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1003026.htm)
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“You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Heavenly Father.” - Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Heavenly Father.” - Matthew 5:13-16
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Catholic Mass for the deaf and hard of hearing:
"For the Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
Arrange for seating the Deaf community in the
front, near the
speaker.
Arrange for interpreter or real time captioning
services at
least
two weeks in advance.
Utilize room amplification system or personal
amplification
system.
Provide all materials to the interpreter or CART
reporter one
week in advance.
Provide bright lighting. Avoid creating a special
atmosphere
with dim lighting."
(Source: http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/disabilities/guidelines-for-accommodating-people-with-disabilities)
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Are You a Former Catholic for Jesus?
This is a wonderful resource for unity
called Catholic Bridge.
See http://www.catholicbridge.com
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What do the deaf and hard of hearing use for
Communication Access?:
ASL (American Sign Language) is used by the Culturally Deaf in the USA, CART (real time captioning) or its newer tech version called Remote CART is used by the late deaf, oral deaf and severe to profound hearing loss, ALD's (Assistive Listening Devices) are used by the hard of hearing (mild and moderate hearing loss). Captioning (CART) can sometimes be used by the culturally Deaf but you need to ask them first. The Hard of Hearing (mild and moderate) can also use captioning but they usually prefer Audio Loops. Again, you need to ask them first. Yes, I know I keep saying this through out my blog. We are diverse you see. We need to break the sound barriers for everyone so they can fully and actively participate and share the Joy of the Gospel to all.
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Lets pray that we break the
communication barriers for all!
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
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What is Universal Prayers
(Prayer of the Faithful) ?:
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Captioning is a Universal Design
Access:
What Does That Mean? :
See http://captioningthemass.blogspot.com/2013/09/advantages-and-disadvantages-of.html
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The deaf and hard of hearing in
other churches advocating for
CART (aka real time captioning): See http://xpressivehandz.blogspot.com/2014/04/ada-violation-at-upcoming-giant-center.html
A church event in a public place was offering sign language interpreter, spanish interpreter and almost didn't provide real time captioning (CART) which is translating spoken English into verbatim English in real time like interpretation does that allows the majority of the deaf and hard of hearing to be able to PARTICIPATE like the others! However, in the end, they were granted CART (real time captioning) that allows the same equal and effective communication access that ADA would support in secular society.
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"Accessible meeting space allows
everyone to participate."
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“Just as with wheelchair access issues, advocacy is paramount,” Kasper wrote. “Staying at home to avoid problems or pretending to understand when we don’t will not help us or future generations, and joining with others in a cause can be rewarding in itself.” (Source: http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2011/04/17/hackensack-church-offers-captioning-for-hearing-impaired/)
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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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In the light of God’s word and in a sense in
response to it, the congregation of the
faithful prays in the universal prayer as a
rule for the needs of the universal Church
and the local community, for the salvation
of the world and those oppressed by any
burden, and for special categories of
people.
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Caption Catholic Tidbits:
Catholic Mass for the deaf and hard of hearing:
"For the Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
Arrange for seating the Deaf community in the
front, near the
speaker.
Arrange for interpreter or real time captioning
services at
least
two weeks in advance.
Utilize room amplification system or personal
amplification
system.
Provide all materials to the interpreter or CART
reporter one
week in advance.
Provide bright lighting. Avoid creating a special
atmosphere
with dim lighting."
(Source: http://www.dioslc.org/ministries/disabilities/guidelines-for-accommodating-people-with-disabilities)
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Are You a Former Catholic for Jesus?
This is a wonderful resource for unity
called Catholic Bridge.
See http://www.catholicbridge.com
____________________________________
What do the deaf and hard of hearing use for
Communication Access?:
ASL (American Sign Language) is used by the Culturally Deaf in the USA, CART (real time captioning) or its newer tech version called Remote CART is used by the late deaf, oral deaf and severe to profound hearing loss, ALD's (Assistive Listening Devices) are used by the hard of hearing (mild and moderate hearing loss). Captioning (CART) can sometimes be used by the culturally Deaf but you need to ask them first. The Hard of Hearing (mild and moderate) can also use captioning but they usually prefer Audio Loops. Again, you need to ask them first. Yes, I know I keep saying this through out my blog. We are diverse you see. We need to break the sound barriers for everyone so they can fully and actively participate and share the Joy of the Gospel to all.
______________________________________________________________
Lets pray that we break the
communication barriers for all!
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Lets pray that we break the
communication barriers for all!
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
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What is Universal Prayers
(Prayer of the Faithful) ?:
____________________________________________________________
Captioning is a Universal Design
Access:
Access:
What Does That Mean? :
See http://captioningthemass.blogspot.com/2013/09/advantages-and-disadvantages-of.html
See http://captioningthemass.blogspot.com/2013/09/advantages-and-disadvantages-of.html
__________________________________________________________________
The deaf and hard of hearing in
other churches advocating for
CART (aka real time captioning): See http://xpressivehandz.blogspot.com/2014/04/ada-violation-at-upcoming-giant-center.html
A church event in a public place was offering sign language interpreter, spanish interpreter and almost didn't provide real time captioning (CART) which is translating spoken English into verbatim English in real time like interpretation does that allows the majority of the deaf and hard of hearing to be able to PARTICIPATE like the others! However, in the end, they were granted CART (real time captioning) that allows the same equal and effective communication access that ADA would support in secular society.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
"Accessible meeting space allows
everyone to participate."
__________________________________
“Just as with wheelchair access issues, advocacy is paramount,” Kasper wrote. “Staying at home to avoid problems or pretending to understand when we don’t will not help us or future generations, and joining with others in a cause can be rewarding in itself.” (Source: http://globalaccessibilitynews.com/2011/04/17/hackensack-church-offers-captioning-for-hearing-impaired/)
__________________________________________________________________________________
" 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.”
_____________________________________________________
In the light of God’s word and in a sense in
response to it, the congregation of the
faithful prays in the universal prayer as a
rule for the needs of the universal Church
and the local community, for the salvation
of the world and those oppressed by any
burden, and for special categories of
people.
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Caption Catholic Tidbits:
New American Bible Online:
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Pray For Us All!
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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) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
" 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) ________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Come Pray the Rosary with others - together Online: http://www.comepraytherosary.org
(text guided version offered to follow along)
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"…May the church be the place of God's mercy and love where everyone can feel themselves welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live according to the good life of the Gospel. And in order to make others feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged, the church must have open doors so that all might enter. And we must go out of those doors and proclaim the Gospel." -Pope Francis
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How can we make the Catholic church accessible to ALL the deaf and hard of hearing?:
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Without real time captioning as a valid accommodation for the late deaf, oral deaf and hard of hearing it is like saying to them at the church door: 'no ramp for the wheel chair users' , or 'no blacks allowed', or 'no Irish need to apply'._________________________________________________________________"Accessible meeting space allowseveryone to participate."
__________________________________________"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)__________________________________________________________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.)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)_________________________________________________________________
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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