Educational videos
Videos are a great way to start your learning or to share with others. You can watch the videos any time, and as often as you like. These videos cover many different topics, such as the experiences of people who are deaf and hard of hearing, why it is important to address hearing loss, and tips for communicating on the phone with people who are hard of hearing.
Age-related hearing loss
17:54
This video describes age-related hearing loss and how to recognize it. The video also provides ideas for improving communication and steps you can take to address hearing loss.
Basics of Hearing Loss
15:59
This video explains the different types of hearing loss and common terms used relating to hearing loss.
Communication Tips
9:04
This video has practical examples of how to communicate with someone with a hearing loss. The tactics can help minimize confusion and having to repeat yourself. The message is given by using a role play of a hard of hearing customer calling on the telephone to order a pizza. It is acted out the wrong way, then demonstrated the right way.
Daily use and care of hearing aids
Taking good care of hearing aids will help ensure they function properly. This 11 minute video shows how to clean and store hearing aids. It offers many helpful tips for wearing hearing aids and suggestions for troubleshooting common issues.
Hearing aid battery breakthrough
0:50
Did you know that waiting five minutes to install your hearing aid battery after removing the sticker can give you up to 85% longer battery life? This was discovered by Ethan Manuell, from Rochester, Minnesota. This news clip explains more.
Introduction to Deaf Culture
15:13
In this video we introduce some of the language, behavioral norms, values and traditions important to people in the Deaf community.
Introduction to Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for Consumers
28:32
This 28-minute video is designed to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing and use American Sign Language learn more about what video remote interpreting (VRI) is, how it works, when it should be used, and when other types of accommodations might be a better fit.
The video covers:
Your right to effective communication
Your responsibilities as a deaf consumer
Common communication solutions
When VRI should not be used
Tips for success
Introduction to Video Remote Interpreting for Entities
34:43
This video is designed to help those responsible for providing interpreters learn more about what video remote interpreting (VRI) is, how it works, when it should be used, and when other types of accommodations might be a better fit.
The video covers:
The right to communication access
Your role
Choosing a communication solution
When VRI should not be used
Tips for success.
Panel Discussion: Different Identities
32:35
In this panel discussion, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division’s Regional Services Supervisor TJay Middlebrook facilitates discussion with community members Xavier Arana, Regina Daniels, Keenan Gao, Mai Vang and Patrick Vellia about how their different identities affect their experiences as people who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing.
Understanding Hearing Loss for Health Care Providers
15:40
This video explains how hearing loss can impact a person’s ability to participate in their health care. It identifies when accommodations may be needed in health care settings and what kinds of accommodations may be used.
Understanding Hearing Loss for Law Enforcement Officials
19:53
This video introduces police and other law enforcement officers to the different ways people who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may communicate, and explains what reasonable accommodations may be required by law.
