Captioning the Catholic Mass

Technology was not available centuries ago for the

deaf and hard of hearing. It is now.

Hearing aids and Cochlear implants are now available and continue to improve.

TDD/TTY (tele relay service/phone for the deaf) is almost 'defunct’ being replaced with texting, email, FaceTime, Skype and other internet communication access, along with captioned phones, and speech-to-text software, and smart phone apps adapted for the deaf/HOH.

Audio Induction technology, FM systems and other ALD (assistive listening devices) have improved communication access, especially for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.

CART is 21st century technology that provides growing access.

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."

(Source: http://limpingchicken.com/2014/01/16/deaf-discrimination-to-deaf/)

"What does it mean for communication to be “effective”? Simply put, “effective communication” means that whatever is written or spoken must be as clear and understandable to people with disabilities as it is for people who do not have disabilities."

(Source: http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/chap3toolkit.htm)