Many laws protect people with hearing loss—but these days they all need to be interpreted in a world of changing technology. The preeminent law that protects the hearing impaired is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law in 1990. The three titles of the ADA: require employers with more than 15 employees… Read More »
But after a year spent internalising public health precautions for social distancing and mask-wearing, the prospect of readjusting to in-person social engagements may be a daunting one. For many, it provokes a sense of profound discomfort, apprehension or ambivalence. “It’s a new version of anxiety,” said Dr Lucy McBride, an internist in Washington who writes… Read More »
But even after lockdown, there will still be the need for social distancing, testing and self-isolating of a while to come, suggested Prof Mark Woolhouse, who sits on a group that feeds into the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage). BBC News – Health
Face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) help protect us from the coronavirus, but they add communication challenges for everyone, especially people with hearing impairments. That’s because: Face masks lower the volume of a person’s speech and slightly garble it. Face shields, social distancing and plastic barriers further muffle or reduce sound. Face mask ear loops may tug on your hearing… Read More »