The tenacious team behind an open caption bill for Maryland is seeking 500 statements of support for open captions in movie theaters! There is an easy to use form: http://tinyurl.com/MDOpenCaptionsMovieLetter

Anyone can submit a statement of support for open captions. Statements from people who do not have hearing loss are especially welcome! 

Don’t delay because your statement of support for open captions is needed by February 2, 2024! The bill has a hearing on February 8. See:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/Sb0092

In addition to deaf and hard of hearing people, open captions also benefit:

• Some people with autism
• Some people with attention deficit disorder
• Auditory processing disorder
• Aphasia
• Some people with dyslexia
• People learning English as a second language
• Children learning to read

and more.