Collected Item: “Transparent masks made to assist deaf, hard-of-hearing”
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Transparent masks made to assist deaf, hard-of-hearing
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news article
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A print news article and accompanying video discussing the challenge the increase use of masks to prevent the spread of covid-19 has presented for those with hearing impairments who may rely on lip reading. To accommodate for this a local couple have started making masks with clear plastic windows over the mouth.
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masks, disability, accommodation, health and wellness
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https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/transparent-masks-made-to-assist-deaf-hard-of-hearing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1590444785
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Bruce Deachman, Ottawa Citizen
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2020-05-26