I went to look up a show on ABC’s web site and ran into the player. In big letters, it said ABC.COM has a full episode player. A few lines down, “Closed Captioning.” I tried to install the player in FireFox and followed all the directions including the “Allow” stuff, but it wouldn’t work after …
October 2008 archive
Captioned Radio Broadcast of Live Election Coverage
Based on press release (pdf file) with edits. On election night, deaf and hard-of-hearing people can experience live radio coverage for the first time, when NPR, Harris Corporation and Towson University simulcast the first ever live, captioned radio broadcast. NPR, Harris Corporation and Towson University is coordinating the broadcast as part of an initiative to …
1 in 10 MP3 Abusers Could Go Deaf
CNet reports on a study of MP3 usage performed by the EU’s Scientific Committee. The study says that one in ten iPod users could go deaf. It shouldn’t scare anyone away from buying an iPod or other MP3 player, but encourage users to use common sense in controlling the volume. Please note the important distinction …
Guardian Deaf Issue
“More than 8 million Britons have impaired hearing, ranging from the 6 million older people who are mildly or moderately deaf, to the 700,000 whose deafness is more profound. In this special issue, we explore how it feels to be part of deaf culture today.” UK’s Guardian presents a Deaf issue. Features: Heard the one …
Deafness Research Grants
Two calls for applications… Call for Applications: Research in Hearing and Balance Science The Deafness Research Foundation (DRF) requests applications from both new applicants, and DRF awardees applying for a second year of funding, who are dedicated to exploring new avenues of hearing and balance science. All proposals related to research in hearing and balance, …
Deaf Couple on Supernanny
The Friday, October 10 (9:00pm/8:00pm cst) episode of Supernanny features a family headed by a deaf couple. Kip and Dorothy Baulisch of Omaha, Neb. and their four children — Melissa, 18; Jessica, 8; Jennifer, 7; and Kristin, 7. http://www.aslclips.com/mar2008/supernanny_marie.swf (Flash Player Required) The episode should provide insight into families where the parents are deaf and …