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From: Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe)
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Subject: Re: Video Tapes
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Date: 26 Oct 90 03:41:16 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 AS> I would think since they are on health related subjects that
 AS> they would be closed-captioned.  I think the medical
 AS> institutions are breaking the communication barriers by
 AS> providing TDD accessibility and captioned videos, at least they
 AS> are here in Oklahoma.

Well I'm happy for Oklahoma, Annie, but you can't assume that the
consideration for captioning is universal.  Yesterday at our SHHH
meeting the speaker was a PhD Audiologist talking about assistive
devices.  He was quite a good presenter, relaxed and a sense of
humor, and with good solid information.  He showed a videotape
featuring Nanette Fabray (remember her?) demonstrating assistive
devices.  The video was produced by House, one of the most highly
regarded institutions for hearing disorders.  Was it captioned?
HELL NO!  What a waste.

... Jack.

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