Hearing-impaired during COVID-19

In these uncertain times during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are wearing face masks, which makes it even more difficult for the hearing-impaired. They can no longer rely on visual cues to help them hear in conversations. Using facial expressions or lip reading to communicate, they are suffering now more than ever. Not to mention with the CDC’s recommendation to stay at least six feet...

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