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This Video-Based TDD Training Program will provide the telecommunicator with the knowledge necessary to recognize and handle calls that come in to the emergency center by TDD users. The accompanying workbook is designed to confirm understanding of the material. Workbook contains exercises and a certificate of completion. Tape I: Disability Awareness (15 min) -- Tape II: Technical Operation of the TDD (26 min) -- Tape III: Recognizing and Responding...
4) Deaf mosaic
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Videodisc series of the monthly television program for the hearing impaired produced by Gallaudet in Washington, D.C.
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Pinky Aiello, deaf since birth from hereditary causes, has extensively studied Deaf culture and American Sign Language and is well known throughout the United States as a performer and as a supporter of Deaf-hearing team interpreting. In this series of dramatized vignettes, she explores the world of video relay itnerpreting from both the Deaf and interpreter perspectives, Pinky attempts to show what both sides experience, to inform about the challenges...
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Designed to help one live with a hearing loss. The eight modules on the video are ideal for hard of hearing persons, for professionals educating clients, or for people who want to understand hearing loss. Areas of specific focus include aspects of hearing loss, speechreading basic and practice, hearing aids, cochlear implants, telephone usage and TTYs, assistive listening devices and difficulties in the workplace and in restaurants. A companion...
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Developed for health care professionals to provide basic information on ways to increase the quality and efficiency of health care for hearing-impaired persons. This docudrama features three hearing-impaired patients with different communication methods including spoken language, written notes, sign language, body language and interpreters and how each method affects the doctor/patient relationship.
10) Silent siren
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Designed to help police officers understand and communicate with deaf people. Includes dramatic reenactments of incidents police officers may encounter. Contains practical suggestions that can be put to use immediately.
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An overview of practical prinicples and tips for working with sign language interpreters is provided on this DVD. After a brief discussion of the history of sign language interpretation this tape discusses the role of the interpreter and then presents ten general principles for working effectively with an interpreter. Finally, the video discusses practical application of these principles in three communicative situations -- one-to-one interactions,...
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Addresses the unique needs of Deaf people with HIV and AIDS. Assists professionals and agencies that traditionally work with hearing clients to better serve Deaf clients. Includes making information and services accessible, networking in the Deaf community, communication modes, and how to appropriately use an interpreter. Features Deaf and hearing professionals and Deaf people living with AIDS.
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"Video relay service (VRS) is a federally funded service that provides telecommunications access for deaf people. It is also a for-profit industry with guidelines that may limit the autonomy of the sign language interpreters who work in VRS settings. In this volume, Erica Alley examines how VRS interpreters, or "Communication Assistants," exercise professional autonomy despite the constraints that arise from rules and regulations established by federal...