Tom worked as a draftsman without interpreters and struggled with communication. He eventually improved through persistence and experience. Featured in the On the Job course. Thanks for sharing! This will help us to understand our deaf friends and family better. - added 11/03/2010 - by fuchsiamorpho This is a wonderful video! I am studying to be an interpreter, and I...
Technology, Independence, and Community
Marta describes the dramatic evolution of technology in the Deaf community, from limited captioning and reliance on TTY devices to widespread access through videophones, smartphones, and fully captioned media. She highlights how these advancements have improved accessibility and independence, allowing Deaf individuals to communicate more freely without depending on others. At the same time, Marta reflects on the unintended social...
Rural Challenges, Creative Solutions
Todd became interested in videophones after hearing from friends, but quickly realized that his rural home lacked the required high-speed internet connection. Determined to make it work, he researched available options, experimented with wireless technology, and gradually built a custom setup using a modem, antenna, and signal boosters. After trial and error, he successfully created a strong enough connection for...
