Deaf people in France enjoy music concerts thanks to vibrating vests The goal is for those who are hearing-impaired to join in with everybody else, says an association which supplies the vests for events
French cinema finds way for deaf and hearing viewers to share films Cinémarine in Vendée say the special subtitles are not as intrusive as classic subtitles so hearing and deaf audiences can enjoy the same screening
Vibrating vests let hearing-impaired feel music at concerts in France Devices designed to enhance sensation for gamers now being used to allow the hard of hearing to enjoy music by feeling the rhythm instead
news 300,000 clear masks to be distributed in French schools The masks have a clear-plastic window covering the mouth, so facial expressions are still visible. Designed to be “inclusive”, the masks will not be available to everyone.
French inventor's face mask to help deaf communicate For the deaf and hard of hearing who rely on lip-reading, face masks threaten to cut off communication - but transparent face masks from a French inventor offer hope.
‘Google Doodle’ honours French ‘Father of the Deaf’ This weekend search engine giant Google paid homage to Charles-Michel de l'Épée, a Frenchman known for founding the first school for deaf children in Paris, and leading the way in deaf educational history.
New way to look at customer care No one likes calling customer service helplines; it can be long, difficult and, even if the person speaks perfectly, often hard to understand and be sure of what is being said. Now, imagine all that if you are deaf or hard-of-hearing...