The podcast industry is failing the deaf and hard of hearing communityPodcasts are quickly becoming a major part of the American media diet, with more than 100 million people listening to them regularly. But a large group of content consumers is being left out. At least 37 million adults in the US have trouble hearing,… Oct 19 20October 19, 2020Article at Quartz
The podcast industry is failing the deaf and hard of hearing communityReuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte Podcasts are quickly becoming a major part of the American media diet, with more than 100 million people listening to them regularly. But a large group of content consumers is being left out. At least 37 million adults in… Oct 19 20October 19, 2020Article at Quartz
Zoom fatigue is something the deaf community knows very wellZoom meetings. FaceTime calls. Birthday parties, coffee chats, game nights, and happy hours over video chat. As work and life events go remote, people are increasingly sharing the feeling of “Zoom fatigue.” Little do they know they’re experiencing a… May 14 20May 14, 2020Article at Quartz
Face masks are excluding the deaf and hard of hearing communityFace masks are spreading as a coronavirus mitigation measure, but it’s leaving out a large population: The deaf and hard of hearing. While surgical masks have been the norm in Asian countries, they’re a new addition to Western economies fending off… Apr 16 20April 16, 2020Article at Quartz
How Technology Could Threaten Deaf IdentityHearing aids and cochlear implants have improved the lives of the oral deaf, people with hearing loss who speak and may read lips rather than signing. But as technology advances, deaf people may soon have cochlear implants that are invisible to… May 16 14May 16, 2014Article at The Atlantic
