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Hashtag Revolution: Changing Our World with #captionTHIS
Posted by: Staff Writer on June 11, 2012 | Comments
Behold the power of the social media. Did you notice the #captionTHIS tweets and Facebook posts last week? The simple pound key (“#”) has sparked a grassroots revolution that’s spreading to mom-and-pop operations and large Fortune 500 companies. The driving force behind the hashtag: The urgent need to put captions on more online media.
Read MoreSave the Date: FCC Internet Captioning Deadline Coming Up
Posted by: Staff Writer on May 23, 2012 | Comments
Are you tired of being left out from all the video programming offered on the Internet? You’re not alone. With over 35 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the U.S., the mostly un-captioned state of the Web is a source of frustration for many.
Read MoreDeaf-Friendly Showcase: Starbucks on E Olive Way, Seattle
Posted by: Staff Writer on April 30, 2012 | Comments
Your days of fumbling over a "vente soy late half-caffeine, sugar-free vanilla, light foam, no whip, extra hot" order may be coming to an end. Starbucks isn’t just obsessed with roasting Arabica – it’s also fiercely committed to improving the Deaf experience. In Seattle, there’s a Starbucks on every corner, but one in particular stands out: The East Olive Way Starbucks, which is especially popular among Capitol Hill’s large LBGT community.
Read MoreRedefining Silent Film: Seattle Deaf Film Festival Trail Blazes City’s Deaf Cinema
Posted by: Staff Writer on March 1, 2012 | Comments
Tearjerker drama? Comedy? Suspense? Or Animation? This month, you don't have to decide which film to watch – you can watch them ALL at the first annual, Seattle Deaf Film Festival (SDFF), hosted by Deaf Spotlight.
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