Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a television program as text on the TV screen, providing a critical link to news, entertainment and information for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Congress requires video programming distributors (VPDs) - cable operators, broadcasters, satellite distributors and other multi-channel video programming distributors - to close caption their TV programs. FCC closed captioning rules FCC rules for TV closed captioning ensure that viewers who are deaf and hard of hearing have full access to programming, address captioning quality and pro...

It is sometimes easy to forget that people who are deaf or hard of hearing did not have access to the telephone network until the TTY was developed in the 1960s and nationwide relay services began …

Hearing Assistance Products enhance hearing aids and cochlear implants, enabling people with hearing loss to talk on the phone, listen to music and watch TV.

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Nice series of videos showing how to use Assistive Technology in the classroom

Information and testimonials of this speech recognition to text technology

"Curb Cuts" is a TV show about assistive technology (AT) produced by the Central Coast Assistive Technology Center. Episode #3 deals with assistive technolog...

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Information, tips and troubleshooting

Great overview and video series showing how people with hearing loss use Assistive Technology

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The Centre for Independent Language Learning of Hong Kong Polytechnic University provides opportunities for all HKPU students to study English independently. Tutors are available for advice. Learners can come any time we are open (08:30 - 20:30 Monday - Friday, and 09:00 - 12:00 Saturdays) and stay as long as they like.

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Wonderful video of how to do a hearing aid listening check

Submitted by Linda When kindergarten starts in late August, my classroom could be a reality show. I am actually surprised that there isn't ...

A blog about: Access, Technology and Communication options for the Disabled Population through the use of technology.

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Kid-friendly website that looks at hearing loss