Jennifer Finney Boylan’s New York Times’ article provides a humorous but also important take on lip reader’s experience during this pandemic. I perhaps laughed louder than others given that I wear hearing aids, read lips, and am a woman.
I’m a Lip Reader in a Masked World
There are ways to accommodate people like me. But if our collective pandemic experience has taught us anything, it’s that small sacrifices to help others are not exactly America’s strong suit.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/22/opinion/hearing-impaired-masks.html?referringSource=articleShare
January 27, 2026 at 10:45 am
This highlights an important accessibility issue that many people may not think about.
Simple accommodations, like clear masks, captions, or mindful communication, can make a big difference for people who rely on lip reading. Small efforts can create a more inclusive environment for everyone.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:08 pm
A thoughtful and relatable perspective on the challenges lip readers have faced during the pandemic. Both insightful and important to highlight accessibility issues. Read more at tboxapk.com.