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From: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: Lip reading on TV.
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Date: 1 Feb 90 18:14:29 GMT
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Not everyone can lip read and not everyone can lip read well.  But, 
I do believe it is possible for ANYONE to learn regardless of age.
 
I do not wear aids and never turn the sound on of my boob tubes since 
I use the telecaptioned decoder.  In fact, usually tell my friends 
to adjust the sound for their convenience or either watch the tube
in silence with me.  Makes one R*E*A*D....and can be FUN!  You'd be 
surprised at what an education that is for hearing people.  They become 
aware of what we don't get and they take for granted.
 

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