No time is as great as right now to push for better accessibility for deaf & hard of hearing people.
Down below are 3 easy ways to make the world more inclusive.
Down below are 3 easy ways to make the world more inclusive.
1) Use a clear mask! These types of masks allow for deaf/HoH people to lip-read.
Here’s a website on where to purchase a lip-reading mask! (The article also provides a link so that you can learn to make your own!) https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/g33471599/best-clear-face-masks/
Here’s a website on where to purchase a lip-reading mask! (The article also provides a link so that you can learn to make your own!) https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/g33471599/best-clear-face-masks/
2) Consider downloading Ava!
If you’re deaf, hard of hearing, or need captioning in your life, consider downloading Ava, a free, real-time captioning app. https://www.ava.me/
If you’re deaf, hard of hearing, or need captioning in your life, consider downloading Ava, a free, real-time captioning app. https://www.ava.me/
3) Get started on learning ASL!
The program ASLU provides 60 FREE lessons, with quizzes and everything, to learn ASL.
https://www.lifeprint.com/index.htm
The program ASLU provides 60 FREE lessons, with quizzes and everything, to learn ASL.
https://www.lifeprint.com/index.htm