[thelist] hallo? And a discussion ...

kev.skindrill kev.skindrill at bigfoot.com
Tue Oct 17 15:41:40 CDT 2000


> > Just as an example related to this, the network connection
> > could easily be
> > used to provide closed captioning style services for people
> > who are deaf or
> > hard of hearing, to the point where the announcer commentary could be
> > captioned on the fan's palm pilot or laptop (or a rented
> > pad-like device
> > for those without their own

I think this could be a wonderful idea but I very much doubt that it is
their intention, not cost effective. I come across a similar situation every
time I go out with my fiancée because she is in a wheelchair. Most large
venues provide special areas for disabled people, that is, a chair with a
wheelchair space next to it. There is no reason why this stadium could not
create a special area for blind/deaf people and implement what you have
suggested. Why not e-mail them and suggest it as an idea?

K
kjs at ratking.co.uk






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