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Technology. We love it. We hate it. But with a hearing loss, we learn to use it! Have you ever attended an event in which the presenter was using PowerPoint or Google Slides?

Did you know it is free (and easy!) to add automatic captions to PowerPoint and Google Slide presentations? Most people don’t know how accessible these slides can be.

Here’s a how-to:

how to caption on a computer screen

Download & Print Checklist

P.S. Going to the doctor or therapist and there’s a screen in the office? You can use these same instructions to caption what is being said in their office.

By Kristel J. Scoresby

I am an aca-clinician: part academic, part clinician. As a PhD candidate, I conduct research and publish my findings in scholarly journals. As a licensed clinical social worker, I meet with clients, collaborate with other therapists, and work to disseminate research findings. I am also (d)eaf. My hearing loss started at the age of 4 years old and progressed slowly over the years. I navigate the hearing world as bi-modal, with a cochlear implant, a hearing aid, and many accommodations.

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