Golden,

Thanks for stopping by.  I appreciate your comment.  I don't go to those shows, but a lot of people do.  I picked a show at random, though--just to show action and with no volume--no way to know what was really being said.  This could have been any type of news story that a person might want to or NEED to hear, in some cases.

Many people never even think about how it might be if they could not hear at all or even hearing impaired.  I thought this blog could help promote awareness of a real issue for many people.  Sometimes, the networks (or other companies) just don't realize  there is a real need--until the public says something.

There IS a need for all television programming, all videos (but especially news and weather alerts)  and all movies at theaters to have closed captioning.

I appreciate your feedback!

Donna,

Thank you so much for reading my blog and sharing your thoughts!  I am not deaf either, but I am hearing impaired. It takes a lot of energy, concentration, and patience to try to hear, doesn't it?  Unless a person has experienced it they probably have no idea of how it can be. That's why the "test" view of a video, any video, without sound is a clue for them to identify with the problem.

I KNOW what you mean about the parade noise covering up the voices.  Also, I am sure you notice  that they swing the camera away from the person talking to view the things they are speaking of (and they change pretty fast, too, don't they!!!)---and there goes any chance to lip read/face read.  Even if I view a face, the accent and rapid speaking can also interfere with my try to lip read what they are saying.  

Thank God that most of the television programs (especially news programs) are closed captioned but many people are depending on Internet videos now and it really HURTS not being able to see the closed captioning.

Thank you for your comment, Donna.  I appreciate that you shared, up close and personal--the way this problem affects you and others.  Thank you for your concern and prayers about this problem. AND thank you for sending letters requesting they add closed captioning. 

Brenda,

Thank you for sending request for closed captioning. I'm sure Jr can tell  you how frustrating it can be.  Thanks for sending request, your comment, and the star. It's nice to know people will respond to help others.  

Bubbles,

Thank you so much!  It's ok that you forgot to post it that day.  I KNOW how that goes!  

Thanks for caring and thanks for your comment.