To celebrate the recent launch of Confessions of a Lip Reading Mom, I am going on a book tour…a cyber one. During the months of April and May, I am asking all my blog followers who have a blog of their own to consider hosting me as a guest on your site. This would consist … Continue reading
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Captions Go Back in Time: A Look at Movie Captioning Past and Present with YourLocalCinema.com
Have you wondered why many of us—Lipreading Mom included—are so passionate about captioning and accessible entertainment? As someone with hearing loss, I know the benefit of having captions, assistive listening devices, and other accessible technology. It is the difference between understanding media and not. I asked Derek Brandon, editor of YourLocalCinema.com in the United Kingdom, … Continue reading
Captions Past and Present: An Interview with Closed Captioning Pioneer Larry Goldberg
Did you know that closed captioning dates back to 1970s’ government programs? Or that the first reflective-glass captioning devices used in movie theaters were modeled off of bike helmets? Lipreading Mom recently interviewed the pioneer of cinema captioning technology—Larry Goldberg. Known as the inventor of rear-window captioning theater technology, Goldberg is director of the Carl … Continue reading
Moving Pictures – A Poem about Deafness by Martyn Brown
One face at a time Keep the subject well lit No shadow or obstacle To mar a clear headshot The challenge can now begin The context is all Peripheral vision Adding gesture and meaning Drawing the eyes inside To highlight the vocal point Naked or pierced Painted pillar box red Perpetual motion lips Throwing shapes … Continue reading
Faith, Friendship, and Hearing Loss – By RJ Thesman
By RJ Thesman / LipreadingMom.com Guest Blogger Our bylines appeared in the index of the best-selling anthology, “A Cup of Comfort Devotional for Mothers.” Still, we did not meet until we read our devotions at Homer’s Coffee House in Overland Park, KS. After the reading, she came forward to greet me and I knew then, … Continue reading
How to Make the Most Out of the College Experience When You Have Hearing Loss
By Andrea Leni / LipreadingMom.com Guest Blogger College is hard enough to get through on your own, but for people coping with hearing loss, the challenge is even steeper. Although there are helpful technological and scientific advancements to assist with hearing, the solution doesn’t have to involve cost or compensation. There are plenty of helpful … Continue reading
This Adorable Toddler Models His Cochlear Implant for Show Me Your Ears
Jaxson’s mom, Summer, blogs about her son’s journey through premature delivery and profound hearing loss. This is one of her posts, titled “You Are Perfect.” You Are Perfect – By Jaxson’s Mom You are a miracle, perfect in every way and stronger than any of us expected you to be under the circumstances. You have … Continue reading
Meet Sarah Churman, YouTube Star and Author of Powered On
You may remember Sarah Churman from a popular YouTube video. She sat in an audiologist’s office, waiting for her implantable hearing aid to be activated. When the “switch” turned on and Sarah could hear, her emotional response brought many of us to ears—Lipreading Mom included. Watch that captivating video here. That’s why I am thrilled … Continue reading
Girl Scouts, Switched at Birth, and Deaf Pioneers – Lipreading Mom’s Year in Pictures (Part 2)
I will go on the record as saying this: 2012 was a good year for Lipreading Mom. As the year comes to an end, I am thankful for my family and our health, friendships and new opportunities. I am thankful for you, my faithful reader. Was this year everything you wanted it to be? If … Continue reading
New Book Giveaway: Forever Friends
Allison Schley,MEd, is the author of Forever Friends, a book about a young boy, his dog, and their friend Megan. The interesting part of Allison’s story is that both the boy, Matt, and his pet friend, Dexter are deaf. I asked Allison to explain the backstory behind Forever Friends. What inspired you to write this … Continue reading
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