Does you church service provide live real time captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing?

"CART is a type of “accommodation” service for people with disabilities.  In function, CART is similar to sign language interpreting for people who are deaf, because it transforms spoken language into a visual format that is appropriate for people with hearing loss.  But CART can be used by the 95% of hard of hearing and deaf people who do not use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate." 

(Source: http://www.visiblevoices.com/faq.html)

Making Churches and Religious Conferences Inclusive for the deaf and hard of hearing



"When an event needs to be made inclusive, projecting the CART display for the benefit of the entire room can be the best way to provide universal access for Deaf, late deafened, and hard of hearing people, as well as people who might have some degree of hearing loss but who don’t self-identify as hard of hearing or deaf. CART is also useful for English language learners and people with dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, or ADHD. When the CART display is available to every audience member, no one has to feel singled out or as if they’re demanding special privileges. Everyone benefits."

  (Source:  http://composition.al/blog/2014/05/31/your-next-conference-should-have-real-time-captioning/)

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. "

(Source:  http://agewisekingcounty.org/en/134/1/661/Too-Many-People-with-Hearing-Loss-Miss-

Out.htm#sthash.em7Uhug6.dLa2G9JJ.dpuf)

"CART is a type of “accommodation” service for people with disabilities.  In function, CART is similar to sign language interpreting for people who are deaf, because it transforms spoken language into a visual format that is appropriate for people with hearing loss.  But CART can be used by the 95% of hard of hearing and deaf people who do not use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate." 

(Source: http://www.visiblevoices.com/faq.html)

Former Catholics in the Communion Line - Why would that be?

Questions about former Catholics taking communion at Catholic churches:

Can former Catholics  but current converts to Evangelicals/Baptist/Methodist receive communion in the Catholic church since they were baptized Catholic, and for some confirmed as well?  Similarly, can former Catholics who are now Secular/none still receive communion at weddings and funerals etc.? 

I was trying to figure this one out when I attended a Catholic wedding/funeral with many former Catholic members in the communion line, and I was wondering why. I went on the internet to search for an answer wondering why they go up if

They don’t believe, and if they do believe, why are they not reverts or returnees to the Catholic faith or join RCIA if they do believe?

I’ve concluded that perhaps the former Catholics don’t even know enough about their former faith.  How many of them are really aware that Jesus is in the Eucharist?   I decided they didn’t know. They were ignorant of their former faith in the first place, and this doesn’t surprise me that they left if they don’t really get it.  Whatever they were taught in religious classes in their earlier years, it didn’t get passed on – the core of Catholicism.  

I  found a good answer here that seems to apply to many situations with a similar question asked first: 

Someone said in this source - https://www.quora.com/Do-I-take-communion-at-a-funeral-of-a-relative :

Do I take communion at a funeral of a relative?

An aunt with whom I am close died, and I am delivering the eulogy.  I was baptized Catholic but confirmed Methodist and am a person of faith but not a member of a church.  My stepmother and her other sister are devout Catholics.  Do I take communion at the mass?  I have no objection to taking it, but would this be inappropriate?

Good response below at same source link above:

Erik Mojica, Amateur Catholic.

Written Aug 26, 2014

My prayers and condolences.

No, you should not take Communion. It is not appropriate since you identify as no longer being a member of the Church.

To partake in the Eucharist is to make a public profession of faith stating that you hold to all the Church believes and teaches in addition to stating that you are free from mortal sin. This is best left between you and God but being baptized Catholic and confirmed Methodist and not remaining Catholic is a negation of the Faith and this you are not in communion with the Church.

Apologies for the long answer but I was hoping to provide you a bit of context in the event someone wonders why you decide not to take Communion.

Remember that Catholics believe the Eucharist IS the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Blessed Lord.

God bless.

I also found a good link to explain this  Yes to Jesus - amazing altar call to Jesus in the Holy Communion in the authors own words at http://www.catholicbridge.com/catholic/eucharist.php

Check it out!  

AND this too at 

 http://www.catholicbridge.com/catholic/mass.php#joincommunion

Catholic Bridge web site is a wonderful site for learning more about Catholicism and is Evangelical Protestant friendly.   Check out Catholic Bridge website for other links to understand the Catholic faith.

This is a great site for former Catholics too, many whom know little about Catholicism.  Check it out!

Article about Former Catholics:  http://www.hprweb.com/2014/02/catholics-some-of-our-members-are-wandering-away/

Good advice on what to do at weddings and funerals for Non Catholics:

I joined the church a few years ago, and went through the RCIA (basically an intro to the Catholic church for adults). When everyone goes to get communion, it's much easier (both for you, since it's less awkward, and for everybody else, since they aren't tripping over you) to go up with everybody else, and place your right hand (or both hands, forming an X) against your chest when you approach the priest. This is a sign that you want a blessing rather than communion, and anybody is welcome to receive a blessing whether they are Catholic or not.

For the rest of the service, standing, sitting, and kneeling when everybody else does the same is the usual protocol.
posted by gwenzel at 9:05 AM on April 2, 2006 (source:  http://ask.metafilter.com/35547/Catholic-mass-etiquette-for-nonCatholics)

The Word of God in real time captioning at http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/os-church-court-reporters-any-given-1101-20151101-story.html

Reach Catholics and Former Catholics who are hard of hearing and deaf by providing real time captioning so they can be active participants at the Mass.  If you are using video's at your churches or websites, be sure to have closed captioning on them as well.

Catholics Come Home:  http://www.catholicscomehome.org/your-questions/church-teachings/the-eucharist/

I  found this interesting at http://www.hprweb.com/2014/02/catholics-some-of-our-members-are-wandering-away/

As you see the church struggling with adult faith formation when you read this article, I’m reminded as well how important it is to make the church accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing whether its sign language, CART/real time live captioning or audio induction loops/assistive listening devices.  The connection is important for all of them and being diverse in their needs, all three should be in place -real time live captioning, audio  induction loops and sign language because not everyone who is deaf and hard of hearing can use all three accommodations .

What does 'effective communication' mean?

ADA standard for ‘effective communication’ is the model.

2010 Standards for Accessible Design have been implemented as a revision of the 1990 law.  It took effect in March 2011.

A snapshot of this revision is:

“The goal is to ensure that communication with people with these disabilities is equally effective as communication with people without disabilities.” (Examples: Qualified ASL and Oral/Cue interpreters, CART, ALDs, captioned phones etc.)

Considers the method of communication used by the individual, along with the nature, length, and complexity of the communication involved and the context in which the communication is taking place (large group/small group/one-on-one). The person’s communication framework depends on their primary language, age, any co-occurring disabilities and so forth.

"The importance for people with any 

disability to interact 

in a standard setting rather than do it 

differently is 

critical," 

(Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/real-time-captions-helping-deaf-kids-realise-potential/story-e6freuzi-1226453656874 -ROSEMARIE LENTINI)

"Out of 100 people, 10 have a significant

 hearing problem. Of those 10 people, one

 or two use sign language. The rest do not 

know sign language." 

 (Source:  http://captioningtheword.com/information.html)

"You get the jokes, the satire, the innuendo. You have full access. You are an equal participant. That’s CART Captioning. That’s Communication Access Realtime Translation.”  (Source:  http://www.realtimeworldwide.com/services/cart-communication-access-realtime-translation/)

   

                  Why Universal Design Access for the deaf and hard of hearing in Churches?

"Only a small percentage of those who are deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing communicate through American Sign Language. Providing CART services can help overcome this barrier.

ASL is a form of language, and many people who communicate through ASL may not have the reading comprehension or speed necessary to utilize CART. However, many individuals who are deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing, especially late-deafened adults and those who lost their hearing after learning speech, read lips and rely solely on CART and captioning in group settings. There is not a one-size-fits-all solution when dealing with communication access. Consumers need access to the accommodation that best meets their individual needs. “ 

Source:  http://alacarteconnection.com/how-works/

"CART is a type of “accommodation” service for people with disabilities.  In function, CART is similar to sign language interpreting for people who are deaf, because it transforms spoken language into a visual format that is appropriate for people with hearing loss.  But CART can be used by the 95% of hard of hearing and deaf people who do not use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate." 

Universal Design Access means making the churches hearing accessible to all the deaf and hard of hearing, whether it is CART and captioning, American Sign language, audio induction loops and so forth in order to make communication effective per ADA.  Just having one type of hearing accessibility is not the answer for all the deaf and hard of hearing.

Can we have Universal Design Access please?  Not everyone uses sign language.  Not everyone can use Audio Induction loops and not everyone can use CART and captioning.

Universal Design Access for the deaf and hard of hearing is needed in churches.

        C.K. Chesterton  for the deaf and hard of hearing



You tube has CC on some Catholic Video's. Click on CC to access. Don't you love it when they put captioning on their video's! Captioning is the language of many who are deaf and hard of hearing. Thank you! :


Introduction to C.K. Chesterton  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4ktllvyPew


Why am I a  Catholic?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anBuPC6DpvE


The Apostle of Common Sense  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39ot0PUNrlY