Why everyone should be wearing clear face masks
If masks are to become an everyday accessory, then there needs to be a push to make clear face masks for the benefit of those people who are deaf or heard of hearing.
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We have one of the best forensic lip readers in the world
121 Captions founder and Managing Director Tina Lannin is the UK’s foremost forensic lip reader, having worked with many famous names such as the BBC and Disney.
What to look for in professional captioning companies
Professional captioning companies come in many different shapes and sizes, so here are 3 questions to ask before you choose the right one.
New Year, New Lockdown – enhance your zoom calls with live captioning
If you’re running a business from home, communicating with your employees can be difficult, so make things as easy as possible for yourself by adding live captioning to your meetings.
The 3 most common questions a stenographer hears
We have made the three most common questions a stenographer hears, so the next time you meet one you can wow them with your intimate knowledge!
BSL interpreting from experienced professionals
British Sign Language, or BSL as it’s abbreviated, is the visual language for thousands of people across the UK. There is a persisting myth that all deaf people know sign language, but in reality, out of the approximately 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing, only around 80,000 know BSL. For those who do know how to communicate through it, sign language gives a freedom and independence that changes lives.
Why you need a Video Relay Service for your business
Customer service is the lifeblood of a company, and a bad reputation will soon drive potential clients away to deal with your competitors instead. One way to raise your reputation is by going the extra mile when it comes to disability access. A video relay service is a great example of how you can not only help people, but put your company’s name out there as standard-bearers for equality.
Need an oral translator? We’ve got you covered
An oral translator is a specialist occupation, with very few people around the world able to do it to an exceptional degree. Here at 121 Captions, we are lucky enough to have some of the very best oral translators in the world working for us, all across the globe, covering multiple languages. If you need the services of an oral translator, then your search is over.
5 tips on making Christmas deaf friendly this year
It’s been a tough year for everyone, so this Christmas, while not perfect, will be more appreciated than usual. And although Christmas with family can be a wonderful time, it also brings extra stress and challenges for those with a hearing loss.
3 tips for deaf people during the pandemic
This Covid-19 pandemic has hit everyone hard, but there are subgroups within society that have been hit even harder. The deaf community is one of these groups, and with a second wave now in full force and winter on the way, the next 6 months look to be even bleaker than the previous. If you’re hard of hearing and are struggling with the pandemic, then these 3 tips may help a little.