Catholic Youth Ministry:
Are the deaf and hard of hearing youth there?
"It's not enough to know Christ, we must bring him to everyone!" - St. Pope John Paul II
Catholic Youth Ministry might want to consider this stat on teenagers and hearing loss especially since there is a high chance of Catholic Youths leaving the Church once they hit college age:
See teenager hearing loss stat at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-17/one-in-five-u-s-adolescents-has-hearing-loss-researchers-find.html and Catholic Youth stat at: http://cnsmaryland.org/2013/02/28/catholic-church-losing-young-people-looks-to-stem-the-tide/
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Life Teen - Leading Teens to Christ: http://catholicyouthministry.com
Catholic Youths with Hearing Loss:
What are the chances of a Catholic Youth who is deaf or hard of hearing leaving the church if there is no communication access that works for them (Captioning, Sign language and Audio Induction loops are the three most common communication access used by the deaf and hard of hearing)?
According to various resources, the participation rate for those with ANY form of hearing loss is only 4 to 10 percent. This is much lower then the average Catholic attendance. The deaf and hard of hearing are a diverse group of people. A Universal communication access approach needs to be in place in order to provide inclusion for all the deaf and hard of hearing Catholics. (Captioning, Sign language and audio loops)
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More Hearing Loss Stats for Youth:
"In March of last year {2012}, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, among 5.2 million six to 19-year-olds, 12.5 percent have sustained permanent noise-induced hearing damage. " (Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henna-hundal/teen-hearing-loss_b_3069952.html)
The above stats about teenagers is referring to the POST-lingual hard of hearing and deaf, that is they spent their core early childhood hearing. Due to any number of reasons (illness, loud noises and music etc) teenagers are losing their hearing (spectrum from mild to profound hearing loss). They are joining the late hard of hearing and late deaf in what is a growing hearing loss epidemic in the USA. 'Late' generally means anyone losing their hearing after the critical language learning years in very early childhood. They typically do not know or use sign language and can benefit from audio induction loops and real time captioning.
But there are also children and teenagers who are pre-lingually deaf, that is they were either born deaf or acquired a hearing loss very early in life who are also exposed to the spoken language with the guide of powerful hearing aids (that are much stronger now then years ago), as well as cochlear implants (that keep improving). With improved technology support, many are able to speak and read in their native language (usually English in the USA). It doesn't mean their deafness is 'cured'. They still need accommodations, particularly in certain situations (such as church). That part often gets misunderstood. Many still need captioning and audio induction loops to assist them, depending on which is most effective for them. Each person is unique though so accommodations are not a one size fits all. You have to ask.
Who are the pre-lingual deaf and hard of hearing who grew up with the spoken language?:
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-(Source : http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org/What_We_Mean_by_Communication_Access/#sthash.tB0rUIBf.dpuf -By Kate E. Salvatore, M.D., and John F. Stanton, J.D.)
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Lets pray that we break the
communication barriers for all !
"Catholics with disabilities are much more
likely to be inactive Catholics than their
non-disabled counterparts."
How Loud is it? There is an App for
Catholic Youth Rally Noise Level :
everyone to participate."
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"If we find that diversity, then we are going to put in the ramp. And we'll put in the elevator and we'll add real-time captioning [for the deaf]."
(Source: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2001-10-19/news/0110190023_1_disabilities-accessible-open-hearts)
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"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
(Source: http://agewisekingcounty.org/en/134/1/661/Too-Many-People-with-Hearing-Loss-Miss-
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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)
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See teenager hearing loss stat at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-17/one-in-five-u-s-adolescents-has-hearing-loss-researchers-find.html and Catholic Youth stat at: http://cnsmaryland.org/2013/02/28/catholic-church-losing-young-people-looks-to-stem-the-tide/
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Catholic Youth Ministry – What is it? : http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/youth-ministry/
Life Teen - Leading Teens to Christ: http://catholicyouthministry.com
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Catholic Youths with Hearing Loss:
What are the chances of a Catholic Youth who is deaf or hard of hearing leaving the church if there is no communication access that works for them (Captioning, Sign language and Audio Induction loops are the three most common communication access used by the deaf and hard of hearing)?
According to various resources, the participation rate for those with ANY form of hearing loss is only 4 to 10 percent. This is much lower then the average Catholic attendance. The deaf and hard of hearing are a diverse group of people. A Universal communication access approach needs to be in place in order to provide inclusion for all the deaf and hard of hearing Catholics. (Captioning, Sign language and audio loops)
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More Hearing Loss Stats for Youth:
"In March of last year {2012}, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, among 5.2 million six to 19-year-olds, 12.5 percent have sustained permanent noise-induced hearing damage. " (Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/henna-hundal/teen-hearing-loss_b_3069952.html)
More teens at risk: http://www.hearingreview.com/2014/09/teens-showing-potential-signs-hearing-loss%E2%80%A8-%E2%80%A8/
One in Five Teens has hearing loss: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/38742752/ns/health-childrens_health/t/us-teens-has-hearing-loss-new-study-says/
Serious hearing loss for 1 in 5 teens: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?id=8672840
Hearing Loss increases in US teens: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?
30 percent increase in teens with hearing loss: http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Study-30-increase-in-teens-with-hearing-loss-3255510.php
Reach Youth Adult Catholics Ministry: http://reachym.org/about-us/history/
Are in – ear headphones causing hearing loss? See : http://pix11.com/2014/10/06/in-ear-headphones-may-be-causing-hearing-loss-epidemic-in-teens/
Reach Youth Adult Catholics Ministry: http://reachym.org/about-us/history/
The Catholic Foodie and reaching the Youth: http://catholicfoodie.com/reaching-the-youth-of-new-orleans-through-food-and-etiquette
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Captioning Shares the Message
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" Many people who are Deaf or hard of hearing grew up hearing or were educated in an “oral tradition”, and do not know sign language. Not all Deaf or hard of hearing people find assistive listening devices to be effective. For these individuals, captioning may provide an effective way of communication – seeing what is said. "
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But there are also children and teenagers who are pre-lingually deaf, that is they were either born deaf or acquired a hearing loss very early in life who are also exposed to the spoken language with the guide of powerful hearing aids (that are much stronger now then years ago), as well as cochlear implants (that keep improving). With improved technology support, many are able to speak and read in their native language (usually English in the USA). It doesn't mean their deafness is 'cured'. They still need accommodations, particularly in certain situations (such as church). That part often gets misunderstood. Many still need captioning and audio induction loops to assist them, depending on which is most effective for them. Each person is unique though so accommodations are not a one size fits all. You have to ask.
Who are the pre-lingual deaf and hard of hearing who grew up with the spoken language?:
- "In 1995: 40% chose spoken language
- options, compared to 60% who chose
- sign-language options
- In 2005: 85% chose spoken language
- options, compared to 15% who chose
- sign-language options"
Source, and see more at: http://www.asha.org/aud/Facts-about-Pediatric-Hearing-Loss/
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" Later, the
language and educational development
of children who are deaf or hard of
hearing depend, in part, on access
through accommodations such as
assistive listening devices and
Computer Assisted Realtime Translation
(CART)."
- See more at: http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org/What_We_Mean_by_Communication_Access/#sthash.tB0rUIBf.Bjul5vqB.dpuf
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"On the interpreting front, perhaps no
other invention has had as profound an
impact on individuals with hearing loss
as CART {Captioning in real time}. "
other invention has had as profound an
impact on individuals with hearing loss
as CART {Captioning in real time}. "
-(Source : http://www.listeningandspokenlanguage.org/What_We_Mean_by_Communication_Access/#sthash.tB0rUIBf.dpuf -By Kate E. Salvatore, M.D., and John F. Stanton, J.D.)
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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 !
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"Catholics with disabilities are much more
likely to be inactive Catholics than their
non-disabled counterparts."
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Disability Awareness in Catholic Youth Ministries: http://www2.richmonddiocese.org/disabilities/awareness_youth.htm
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Be careful with the Loud Youth Rally Ministry.
How loud is too loud? You might want to using Captioning, Lights, Power Points, and Video's but lower the sound a tad bit –get it to a safer level.
“The music is louder, we’ve got videos going, so we’re really trying to engage them in a way that they are used to being engaged,” said organizer Debbie Herbeck, who works for the event’s major sponsor, Catholic Renewal Ministries." (Source: http://www.catholicregister.org/ysn/ysn-news/item/14014-youth-lift-christ-higher)
As a mother of two teenagers, I alway cringe when they talk about the concert or rally they went to , especially if they complain when they come home, and say their ears hurt and the strong vibration was reaching 'to the bone' even though they had a blast at the event –even calling it the best event of the year etc. Teenagers love sensory experiences. Can you image how much the ear drums are shaking? Next time, I plan to send them with ear plugs. Will they wear them? I don't know.
Do I see captioning or power point on the wall at this Catholic Youth/Young Adult Music Conference? See this link for picture at http://www.traditioninaction.org/HotTopics/a032htFusionCatholicism_Vennari.htm
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"In cultures where there is no noise, there is markedly less loss" of hearing, Henry says. (Source: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/story/health/story/2011/03/Hearing-loss-is-incredibly-common-/45099370/1)
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" Certain volume levels of sound will do damage to hearing. Sounds louder than 80 decibels are considered potentially dangerous." (Source: http://training-resources.org/loud_music.html)
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Dangerous Decibels at http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/virtualexhibit/6measuringsound.html
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How Loud is it? There is an App for
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Catholic Youth Rally Noise Level :
"1 billion teenagers and young adults risk losing their hearing by listening to loud music." (Source: http://www.voanews.com/content/one-billion-young-people-risk-hearing-loss-from-loud-music/2664790.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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Busting the Myths:
Myths about the hard of hearing
(and
severe to profound hearing loss,
oral
deaf and late deaf):
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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.
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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Myths about the hard of hearing
(and
severe to profound hearing loss,
oral
deaf and late deaf):
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"Accessible meeting space allows
everyone to participate."
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Catholic Heart Workcamp for Teens: http://heartworkcamp.com
Catholic Youth Conference: http://www.steubenvilleconferences.com/youth
NCCYM: http://www.nccym.info
Rebuild my Church: http://www.rebuildmychurch.org/about/
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Theology on Tap, tapping the deaf and hard
of hearing:
Are they tapping the deaf and hard of hearing (1 in 5 Americans) by providing real time captioning, power point, visuals, speech to text apps and so forth, along with other accommodations that are effective for a given person? : http://www.renewtot.org That would be a RENEWAL!! That's the way to go for catechesis access,tapping that. Although only 33 percent of Catholics attend Mass regularly according to various sources, it is even worse for the deaf and hard of hearing in which only 4 to 10 percent attend church (with ANY form of hearing loss) due to lack of effective communication access according to various sources. Some sources indicate it is as low as 2 percent. Let's tap that.
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“The joy of the Gospel is for all people: no one can be excluded. That is what the angel proclaimed to shepherds in Bethlehem: ‘Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will come to all people’ (Lk 2:10)” (EG no. 23). How might one reach people all over the world with the Good News? " (Source: http://blogs.nd.edu/thecc/2014/04/14/joy-sr-cristina-and-evangelii-gaudium/)
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"If we find that diversity, then we are going to put in the ramp. And we'll put in the elevator and we'll add real-time captioning [for the deaf]."
(Source: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2001-10-19/news/0110190023_1_disabilities-accessible-open-hearts)
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Audio Loops and Captioning:
“Like any technology, it works well for some.
For others that might have more severe or
profound hearing loss, it wouldn't be as
beneficial as a captioning type of a
system,” she said."
(Source: http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoodsmore/5382340-74/hearing-system-church#axzz2rk7enkWi -byTory N. Parrish )
“Like any technology, it works well for some.
For others that might have more severe or
profound hearing loss, it wouldn't be as
beneficial as a captioning type of a
system,” she said."
(Source: http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoods/alleghenyneighborhoodsmore/5382340-74/hearing-system-church#axzz2rk7enkWi -byTory N. Parrish )
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" The majority of deaf and hard of hearing people are oral using spoken languages and know a little or no sign language to benefit frominterpreters, so signed events are still not “fully” inclusive, especially for those people." (Source: http://audio-accessibility.com/news/2013/12/importance-of-quality-communication-access-no-waving-hands-or-auto-captioning/)____________________________________________________________"The faithful are called to spread theword, and captioning makes that moreachievable. " (Source: http://www.closedcaptioning.net/webcasting/captioning-church-programming)________________________________________________________________________________________
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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“The ripple effect extends
beyond those with hearing
impairment."
beyond those with hearing
impairment."
(Source: http://thejcr.com/2013/11/15/captioning-during-worship-has-been-miraculous/ -By Barb Harmon)
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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)
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“Faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard
comes by the preaching of Christ” (Rom 10:17). (Source: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/francesco/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium_en.html#I.%26%238194%3BThe_entire_people_of_God_proclaims_the_Gospel
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Hearing Loss in kids because of headphones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITajr85fL38
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Why is Captioning considered a Universal Design Communication Access?:
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How can we make the Catholic church accessible to ALL the deaf and hard of hearing?:
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Singing Nun (click on CC in the You Tube feature): http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/youthful-nun-wows-panel-on-italian-reality-singing-competition/
Youth Apostles: http://www.youthapostles.org/blog
SEEK: http://seek2015.com
The Torch: http://www.thetorchbc.com
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What is the Mass?: http://catholicbridge.com/catholic/mass.php
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The Coming Home Network: See http://chnetwork.org
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Come Pray the Rosary with others - together Online: http://www.comepraytherosary.org
(text guided version offered to follow along)
__________________________________________"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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