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 …
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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 …
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 …
YouTube Adds Captioning Feature
Thanks to Karen for posting about YouTube and captioning in which to points to Bill Cresswell’s post. YouTube on captions and subtitles covers how to turn them on/off, add/edit captions, and getting help with captioning a video. If only YouTube had a way to search for captioned/subtitled videos. Sure, you can enter “caption” in the …
ASL by Cell Phone
Researchers at the University of Washington developed software allowing users to talk to each other using ASL over cell phones. The researchers have succeeded in making project a reality. They’ve received a grant from National Science Foundation that will allow them to conduct a 20-person field project in Seattle next year according to ScienceDaily. Many …
10-digit Phone Numbers from Relay Providers
The FCC rules [pdf file] that all relay providers must offer 10-digit phone numbers to their customers. “What the Commission proposes is a complex but doable plan that, at its center, requires participants to build a big central database of people who use TRS accessibility applications. That database will allow participants to enjoy the “functional …
American Gladiators
I remember when the original American Gladiators aired how excited I was to see Shelley Beattie was known as Siren, a Gladiator who was deaf. Unfortunately, she passed away earlier this year. I caught a few of the new American Gladiators, but missed the one with a deaf competitor who won! I read about it …
Access Denied
This won’t surprise you. We love technology, but technology also brings more problems. The internet makes it possible for us to chat online like everyone else, send e-mail, and so on. Online technology has encouraged many to create videos that we can’t follow. The Washington Post revisits laws that made our lives easier and the …