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Why transparent face masks should be mandatory

August 27, 2020 /0 Comments/in , /by

We’re past the six-month point of this Covid-19 pandemic, and unfortunately it doesn’t look like ending any time soon. Most countries have gone through their first wave, but as people return to work, kids return to school, and life begins to return to normal, a second wave is on the horizon. With face masks mandatory in most public places, this rule might well become an everyday part of life post-Covid. This opens up another can of worms that most people don’t even think about; lip reading. Covering your mouth makes life even tougher for the deaf and hard of hearing, and it’s an issue that needs to be addressed sooner […]

What the best captioning companies all have in common

July 27, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

Captioning companies solve particular and distinct problems, so the market for them is relatively small. But like most things in life, there is a range of professionalism, competence, and quality, even within this small industry. Good captioning companies get the job done, but great captioning companies go above and beyond. To spot one of the great ones, you need to look at the following three things…

Live Captioning for Conferences, Universities, and Learning Providers

July 13, 2020 /0 Comments/in , /by

With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of going away, our “new normal” will involve social distancing, greater hygienic practices, and a lot more people working from home or online. Unfortunately, these new norms will create even greater difficulties for deaf and hard of hearing people. The answer may lie in live captioning.

Live captioning for education and higher learning

June 29, 2020 /0 Comments/in /by

For deaf and hard of hearing students, lectures can be more than a challenge. It’s difficult enough trying to hear someone in a crowded lecture hall, but add in other factors like background noise, low-quality microphones, or difficult subject matter, and even those without hearing problems struggle. Luckily, there is a simple solution to the problem – live captioning.