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Subtitles at a movie theater

Hearing Loss | Last Active: Aug 7, 2023 | Replies (17)
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@charlaine

We were at the AMC in Coon Rapids MN. It was a Friday afternoon and I was pleased to see about 15 people there. I think that numbers will help make this option more available. I have not tried the device you mentioned.

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Jul 30, 2023

Thank you for sharing that. 15 people for a matinee should be encouraging to the theater. I encourage the people who are benefitting from this are telling the public about it.

Those captions are automatically built into those movies, so it's just a matter of turning them on. Of course, if all movies were open captioned those who don't need them would complain. Still, we have a right to accommodations. That's why the devices are available. When you can, do ask to see if they have 'captioning devices' when the captions are not available on screen.

We have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act but have to ask for accommodations to have them met.

So pleased to know your local theater is providing this service!

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