16 Questions
What is the purpose of closed captions in films?
To display the film's dialogue for viewers with hearing impairments
In a movie theater, what does the closed captioning feature use to display the film's dialogue?
Headset
Which technology allows users to connect and stream devices like cell phones and televisions to facilitate communication?
TTY (Text Telephone)
What technology is specifically designed for individuals with hearing loss that provides doorbell and phone alerts through amplified sound and lights?
Cochlear Implant
In the context of communication devices for individuals with hearing impairments, what does VP stand for?
Video Phone
What is the primary purpose of TTY (Text Telephone)?
To enable text communication over telephone lines for deaf individuals
In the context of communication technology, what is the function of Relay Services?
To link TTY users with non-TTY users for seamless communication
What is the main purpose of a Video Phone (VP) in the deaf community?
To facilitate sign language communication through video calls
Why is Closed Captioning important for deaf individuals?
To provide written text of spoken content for deaf viewers
When considering communication technology, what do Cochlear Implants aim to assist with?
Improving hearing ability for individuals with profound hearing loss
What is the main purpose of a Text Telephone (TTY) or TDD?
To allow typing messages back and forth instead of talking and listening
How do Relay Services benefit the deaf community?
By allowing the deaf to make phone calls through intermediaries
What is the primary function of a Video Phone (VP) system for the deaf?
Enable the deaf to sign to an interpreter through video equipment
Which electronic device provides a sense of sound to a profoundly deaf individual?
Cochlear implant
What benefit does Closed Captioning provide for the deaf and hard-of-hearing?
Provides text on screen to follow spoken dialogue
What distinguishes a Text Telephone (TTY) or TDD system from a Video Phone (VP) system?
VP systems involve signing to an interpreter for relayed conversations
Study Notes
Captioned Films
- Open-captions: always visible on the screen
- Closed-captions: optional, only visible when the closed captioning feature on the TV is turned on
Assistive Technology in the Home
- Doorbell Light: amplified sound, lights, and vibration
- Phone Light: amplified sound and lights
- Smoke Detectors: amplified sound and lights
Cochlear Implant Debate
- Discussion topic: cochlear implants
Patient Case Study
- 11-month-old male with severe hearing loss in the right ear and severe to profound hearing loss in the left ear
- Can hear loud sounds, such as drilling and airplanes/helicopters
- Lives with parents in a rural area that may not be equipped to provide proper support
Deaf Culture and Community
- Deaf: very little or no functional hearing
- Hard of hearing: milder hearing loss, better than profound hearing loss
- Degrees of hearing loss:
- Audiograms: low to high pitched sounds
- Normal: -10 to 20
- Mild: 20 to 40
- Moderate: 40 to 70
- Severe: 70 to 90
- Profound: 90 to 110
- Big D vs Little D:
- Big D: profound hearing loss, sign language culture, and Deaf community
- Little D: may not be primary language, doesn't identify as Deaf
CODA's and Deaf Event
- CODA's: Child of Deaf Adult (S)
- Deaf event: in-person event due April 24
How We Hear
- Natural hearing: types of hearing
- Conductive loss: problem due to ear canal, eardrum
History of Hearing Aids
- Vacuum Tube Hearing Aids (1921-1952): used vacuum tubes to control the flow of electricity
- Transistors to the Rescue (1952-1970s): enabled hearing aids to fit into a smaller shell
- Digital Hearing Aids: today's quality hearing aids use digital technology
Assistive Devices
- Cochlear implant: a small, complex electronic device that can help provide a sense of sound
- Remote microphone device (RM): a wireless system to help identify and understand speech in noisy situations
- TTY (Text Telephone): TDD, allows typing messages back and forth
- Relay services: allows deaf person to communicate with others through an operator
- Video phone: a system that allows the deaf to sign to a voice interpreter through video equipment
Test your knowledge on technologies used to assist individuals with hearing impairments, such as open captions, closed captioning, and Bluetooth Listening Systems. Learn about different devices like amplified doorbells and phone lights for the hearing impaired.
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