Some programs are available with closed captions or supertext. To see a list of these programs, choose the Closed Caption or Supertext categories on the Search page. If a title has closed captions or supertext, this information will also appear on the specific program page.

Only a small selection of ABC non-theatric programs is available with open captions (Supertext) or closed captions for the deaf and hearing impaired. Please contact us for more information. An additional charge may apply. See also http://shop.abc.net.au for details on closed caption programs available in ABC Shops. See also http://abc.net.au/schoolstv/programs_captions.html for Schools TV Programs with Closed Captions.

Yes, an amplifier/headphone combination that will produce sounds up to 130 decibels is available for adults with severe hearing loss. A special application form is necessary and must be signed by a physician or licensed audiologist. The application has details about the possible need for a doctor's permission and what special precautions are necessary to prevent injury.

YES - Midwest City 911 uses a computer system that is compatible with TTY/TDD machines so that we can communicate directly with the hearing impaired. If calling from a phone without a TTY machine connected, you can leave the phone off the hook [as long as it's not a cell phone] and Enhanced 911 will give the address so that police officers can be dispatched. There is also a TTY/TDD machine in the E.O.C. for non-emergency calls.

This is a cultural and based upon experience. Hearing people have historically dominated Deaf people. Often Deaf people's desires have not been acknowledged or even surpressed. Deaf people can tend to be cautious when dealing with hearing people, possibly because of bad past experiences. This can be overcome as a Deaf person gets to know a hearing person better. What is the difference between big "D" Deaf and little "d" deaf? This is an interesting question.

No census of deaf and hard of hearing persons has ever been carried out in the State of Texas primarily due to the cost of such a monumental effort. The "Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2005", U.S.

Yes. We offer neck loops with a T-switch to deliver the Climb Leader’s commentary and facts about Sydney to hearing aids. We also offer Auslan Climbs, with an Australian sign language interpreter to convey commentary and facts about Sydney, on the fourth Tuesday and fourth Saturday of each month at 1.45pm. For more information contact our Ticketing Hotline.

All 9-1-1 PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) in the state of Florida are required to have TDD capability for communication with hearing and speech impaired persons.

Yes. The Center offers Speech-Language services to hearing clients. The clients are often the children of Gallaudet employees or students, as well as clients from the community around Gallaudet. This is an underserved community that relies on the Hearing and Speech Center to be able to receive services. Therapy is provided to help children with articulation problems, specific language deficits, as well as children and adults with fluency problems or voice disorders.

Yes, we have contracts with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and we have worked closely with the Perkins School for respite care and placement following graduation and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults in New York and Massachusetts.

Audio Description is becoming available on digital terrestrial services. Currently the amount is 4%, rising every two years to reach the current target of 10% within 10 years. However, receiving equipment is still under development, and is not generally available at the moment.

Yes. The 9-1-1 Center is equipped with a "Telecommunications Device for the Deaf' (TDDI TTY). Simply dial 9-1-1 and then press the TTY Announcement Key (space bar) to connect to the system. The 911 center is also equipped with this equipment.

No. The SIGN with your BABY® program was developed for hearing babies and hearing parents. However, because the program is based on American Sign Language, it is also useful for children who have special needs, including deaf children. It is important to remember that children who will use ASL as their primary form of communication will need the support of other professionals who will teach them all elements of ASL.

Customers can use the Utah Relay Service, a communications service that assists individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired and hearing impaired. To use this service, dial the appropriate number above. Give the agent the number you would like to call, and he or she will stay online to relay the conversation to Questar Gas. All calls and information are confidential. This 24-hour relay service is provided at no cost to callers.

Hearing loss usually happens a little bit at a time over a long period. If hearing loss happened suddenly, people would immediately seek help. Gradual hearing deterioration means, unfortunately, that people put off getting help until they are very frustrated or have withdrawn from social situations. By that time, I must succeed in aiding a hearing loss in spite of aggravation. The point is: get help early.

Yes. The agency supports a community of eleven Deaf/HOH people in the Berkshires and a smaller group in the Springfield area. Please see Deaf/HOH Services

Depending on the person’s communications needs, you may receive assistance from the Virginia Department of Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH). VDDHH providers an interpreter directory if the person requires a sign language interpreter. As you schedule ongoing meetings you may also use Virginia Relay to call the person – just dial 711! If the person is hard of hearing, you may use an assistive listening device. Call VDDHH for information in devices available for loan.

No. A hearing aid is not a miracle machine. It's a tiny amplifier. It makes sounds louder, and that's all it can do. It amplifies everything it picks up, without distinction-- all sounds that happen to pop up in the immediate area as well as distracting background noises like traffic. A hearing aid cannot "zero in" on the voice or voices you most want to pick up; it doesn't work selectively as our hearing does. And it cannot make other people's speech clearer, merely louder.

Certified sign-language interpreters are available for hearing-impaired patients. Closed captioning is also provided on televisions in patient rooms. For more information, please call Interpreter Services:

The deaf or hard-of-hearing population is estimated by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to their 1990 and 1991 Health Interview Surveys, approximately 20 million persons, or 8.6 percent of the total U.S. population 3 years and older, were reported to have hearing problems (Table 1).* The elderly were more likely than any other age group to have hearing problems (Figure 1).

guides permanently and eventually an additional bank of people is on call for special events such as private hires and corporate events (product launches for instance) official receptions, media launch and press events or sensory workshop etc.

Contact schools, colleges, Deaf Service Centers, or other agencies that work with Deaf people to inquire about the local Deaf population. Typically, Deaf people will know the general local Deaf population in their area. It is safe to estimate that there will be at least one Deaf person for every 1000 hearing people in an area. These numbers may increase in larger areas.

Deaf people tend to value clear communication. If the word "fat" is what is meant, then the word "fat" is used. Hearing people tend to use other, nicer, words such as "overweight," "plump," or "chunky." Hearing people should understand that Deaf people want you to be clear when communicating with them. Say what you mean! Most of the time you will not be too blunt for Deaf people, but they will appreciate your clear communication.

No. Some people who are deaf (and many who are hard of hearing) are trained in lip reading (or speech reading). In certain settings, when the speaker cannot be observed, they rely on the use of an Oral Interpreter who is specially trained to articulate speech silently and clearly, as well as rephrase or choose words that give higher visibility on the lips. Natural gestures and body language can also be used.

We currently do not have closed-captioning on our video products. We encourage you to take advantage of interpreters from local state departments at no charge or for a minimal fee.

UIC strives to maintain a barrier-free environment so that students with disabilities can fully access residence halls, programs, and services. If you need a disability accommodation, please contact Mandy Paquette at newl@uillinois.edu.

People who are hard-of-hearing also need the protection that smoke detectors provide. Smoke detectors for the hearing impaired are smoke detectors that have a strong strobe light attached to the circuitry. When the smoke detector sense the smoke, the strobe light begins blinking. If you are installing one of these smoke detectors, follow the instructions on where to locate this detector.

The Special Needs Service has FM systems available for loan to students who have hearing impairments.

For some of our courses, we do. For others, we are working to add them. However, for all classes, we have complete text notes that can be read along with the slide images. If you have special needs such as this, please let us know and we will verify that the course you desire has slide notes viewable.