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Open captions are seriously awesome for a bunch of reasons! First off, they're a total game-changer for anyone who's deaf or hard of hearing like me – finally, they can actually follow the whole movie! Plus, it's not just them; people who have trouble processing what they hear can also understand way better with captions.
Think about folks learning English too – captions are a huge help for them to catch everything. And honestly, even if you have perfect hearing, if the theater sound is kinda bad or there's some noisy dude munching popcorn next to you, captions can save the day.
The best part is, they're just there. No need for special glasses or anything, so it's way easier for everyone. Basically, open captions just make going to the movies a better experience for way more people. It just makes sense!
Matisha supported: Movie Theaters - Open Captions (Subtitles) Are Better for Everyone!All elected Boards are responsible to their constituents, and these meetings should be open, recorded and streamed. I have relatives and friends in Romeo and they deserve access to a quality education that reflects truth and critical thinking - especially with access to all types of library materials and curriculum.
Karen supported: Mandate Live-Streaming of All Romeo School Board Meetings by WBRWOur family calendar is wildly hectic, and I have pre-K children. It’s difficult to get to the board meetings; however, I’m very interested in watching/hearing what is discussed. The live-streaming of the meetings, in my opinion, should be automatic, in the interest of the families whose lives these meetings impact but are unable to attend due to a number of reasons - parents’ work schedules, extracurricular events of the children in the district, family members too young to attend, lack of childcare, extenuating circumstances, etc. Honestly, I can’t think of any logical reason why anyone would be opposed.
Krysti supported: Mandate Live-Streaming of All Romeo School Board Meetings by WBRWThe new packaging on hearing aid batteries says, "child proof". It would be more accurate to saw "human proof"! This law was passed in response to the tragedy of a young child swallowing a bigger type battery than a hearing aid battery from a game console! Of course children must be protected but it is ridiculous to make life so much harder for elders with hearing loss as a result! This was not a well-thought out law and needs amending as was done with the child-proof pill bottles that have been adapted for elders. Please do the right thing and amend the law to not only protect children but to not penalize another vulnerable segment of the population!
Betty supported: Stop Impossible Hearing Aid Battery Packaging!As a Hearing Professional, I have several patients that for various reasons can't/won't use rechargeable aids. The new packaging has created an untenable situation for them as most can't open the packages themselves. While well intentioned, air zinc batteries used in hearing aids do not pose anywhere near the same level of risk that other button cell batteries pose and the need to change them weekly makes this a burden that is significant for our patients. Please stop the insanity!!
Chris supported: Stop Impossible Hearing Aid Battery Packaging!I’ve been fighting this since we were forced to purchase child-proof packaging in March 2024. I’m thankful, I’m no longer a single voice. My patients have been adversely affected by this law. It has been a long year. Last week, because of an article I wrote in my local newspaper back in February 2025 - Carly Moore - intern to Representative H. Hageman of Wyoming is the person to contact regarding this issue!
Colette supported: Stop Impossible Hearing Aid Battery Packaging!I have used hearing aids since childhood (mid-30s now) and now work in the audiology industry. I appreciate the intention behind Reese's law but this is a case of where trying to make something safer has made it unsafe. There needs to be a change in the packaging that honor's the intention of making the packaging more childproof but that still allows the individuals who need batteries to engage in their everyday lives to have accessible access to them. In an effort to prevent another tragedy, this new packaging makes inaccessible what millions of people need for there every day lives to be able to use their hearing aids. Battery changes can not be planned or always at a convenient time. The new packaging is not user friendly or accessible for those who rely on batteries for everyday lives. It needs a redesign immediately.
Erica supported: Stop Impossible Hearing Aid Battery Packaging!I am 73-years old and still have full hand dexterity. I've worked with hand tools my whole life. The first time I tried to open one of these battery packages I was furious. I knew immediately what happened and why. I ended up going to my work bench and used a pair of sheet metal cutting tinsnips and a heavy duty utility knife to get the batteries out then placed them in a child proof pill bottle. I'm too close to the end of my timeline to waste 15 minutes of it to open a package of hearing aid batteries. This is a ridiculous overreaction by lawmakers.
If you look up 18 month old Reese Hamsmith, those sweet little baby fingers could never have opened up the old style packaging.
Douglas supported: Stop Impossible Hearing Aid Battery Packaging!There is no reservation whatsoever in supporting the safety of button cell battery packaging. It will critically save the lives of children.
At the same time, many elderly people with poor dexterity who use hearing aids find it nearly impossible to access the batteries that are so essential for their communications.
Some have even reported being injured or cut due to the sharp edges caused by cutting open the battery packages.
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