(6 mins)
Transcript below.
Transcript:
Hello. I’m here at Disney California. They have a new device. Well, maybe it’s not new, but it’s new to me. It’s called Hand Held Caption. It’s for Closed Captions. You can push the buttons, aim it in the direction you want to look at and it will copy the closed caption to the screen so you can read what is being said. Pretty cool! Disney California is accessible! Whoo!
(Showing device)
Later: Hello again. I’m here at “Talking with Crush” the turtle. I love sea turtles if you don’t already know that. Something interesting I want to share… I got that Hand Held Caption machine that is supposed to help with closed captions, but there is no closed captions here. Only at one event here. That’s all. Just one ride/show in all of Disney California. Only one called “Monster Inc.” But here with Crush, there’s none. Darn! Is Disney really accessible to Deaf people?? Not. I asked a worker if he could turn on the closed captions, but they had none. Sad.
Hello again. You know, as an individual, I wear many hats. I have many roles. I am LaRonda: a mom, a woman, Deaf, a boss… and I do many different things. Today, you will see me in “many different hats” just like the roles I play in my own life. Right now, I’m at Disneyland. Actually, I’m at an IHOP restaurant. (chuckle) Enjoy!
Roles/Hats:
Deaf
Strong
The Wife…
to The Husband
The Mom…
to The Son
The Director
Sweet
Wild
Wise
Mysterious
Cool
Flirtatious
Natural
Brave & Daring
Adventurous
Over-achiever
Playful
Feminine
Fair
Magical
Loving
California Girl
LaRonda!
My name is LaRonda Zupp.
I am Deaf. Welcome to
"The Ear of My Heart."
Hi. We go to Disneyland all the time with our son, who has bilateral cochlear implants. I too have tried out the handheld captioning device and found it underwhelming. You can read my article on Disneyland with hearing loss (from our own perspective). http://cicircle.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html It was posted on the cicircle website orignially. You have to scroll down to it from that link.
Left by Rhonda on August 2nd, 2009
Looks like you have a different one (maybe new model?) than the one I tried 2 times a few years ago at DL. Both times, it seemed worthless — never seemed to work for me, at least. Carried it around for nothing! But will try checking it out when next time my family goes.
Left by Don G. on August 2nd, 2009
Loved the hats with caption, want copies for my screen saver/background. Can you send them to me? Looks like fun, I want to go next time. lv mom
Left by Vanaye on August 3rd, 2009
Rhonda & Don,
I agree with your article you posted. And like you and Don G above, I was underwhelemed with this device. It only worked with one ride/show in one of the parks so really not helpful. I was disappointed. The other park supposedly had a few more rides that were captioned, but I didn’t use it. I agree, there should be scripts or more CC access. Thank for sharing your post.
~ LaRonda
Left by LaRonda on August 3rd, 2009
Aww.. soooo cute pics of you with all that cute hats!! They describe you perfectly especially the sweet one, he he.
Wow, definitely interesting about the device.. never knew they exist. I wonder do they even offer that at Disney World in Orlando? Hmm…
Beside, I see that it only worked on a few rides so I’d assume it’s kinda pointless but at least there is something out there better than nothing.
I envy you! I wanna go to amusement park, it’s been soooooo long!!
Love the video. *hugs*
-SG
Left by Seek Geo on August 4th, 2009
This is AWESOME LaRonda!
I’ve never seen this device and wonder if it will start popping up in other places like the Gettysburg Park in Pennslyvania? Wonder who makes this device? Do you know the name of the company?
Left by Hershey on August 4th, 2009
Sorry Hershey. Wish I did.
Left by LaRonda on August 7th, 2009