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Not Just FaceTime: Apple Store's Accessibility Workshops Reveal Deaf-Friendly Features
Posted by: Staff Writer on May 20, 2013 | Comments
At 8 A.M. sharp, deaf and hearing attendees are huddled near the University Village Apple Store's Genius Bar in Seattle, WA. Armed with their morning caffeine, they're here to learn more about the magical accessibility features lurking within their Apple products.
Read MoreGot 5 Minutes? Chew On 5 Fashionably-Punctual Deaf Time Management Ideas
Posted by: Staff Writer on May 14, 2013 | Comments
You've got a vibrating alarm clock that rocks your pillow daily like a 4.6 Richter earthquake, and faithful Siri always reminds you to get your tired butt to Ashtanga yoga class at 5 P.M. sharp. So why do you feel like there's no time to get stuff done?
Read MoreTips for Getting Through the Holidays with a Hearing Loss
Posted by: Staff Writer on Nov. 19, 2012 | Comments
Ah, the yuletide season. Where simple statements like "will you please pass the cranberry sauce?" amount to communication faux pas when uttered (or signed) across a large dining table. Holidays are notoriously awkward enough for hearing people, let alone the deafies who brave this tradition annually. It's a wonder that deafies (in non-signing families) bother to pack their bags for the holidays at all.
Read MoreHow Much Do We Spend On Listening Devices?
Posted by: Staff Writer on Aug. 20, 2012 | Comments
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and one of the challenges we face in the Deaf Community is finding affordable means to cope in a hearing world. Though sign language is an excellent communication tool and way of life for many of us, lack of technology can have a dramatic effect on a Deaf or hard of hearing person’s life.
