Sitting Across From Each Other – Deaf and Hearing The most valuable key in the relationship is direct, face-to-face, one-on-one communication and interaction. For between individuals who are deaf and individuals who are hearing, that face-to-face communication is difficult. The reality is … Read More
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10 Year Anniversary / UbiDuo: A Father’s Inspiration
A Letter from the CEO, Jason Curry, on the sComm 10th Anniversary This is a special time for sComm. This is sComm’s 10th anniversary. Last month, sComm passed a very exciting and important milestone, the 10 year mark since the … Read More
Tags: 10th Anniversary, barrier free, David Curry, Founder, Perkins, UbiDuo, UbiJobs
UbiDuo 2 at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Steamtown NHS Upgrades Accessibility for Visitors Who are Deaf or Blind A visitor communicates with a Park Ranger at the Steamtown NHS Visitor Center information kiosk. Mary Kline, the park’s Chief of Visitor Services and Resource Management, notes that the … Read More
UbiDuo Communication Device Opens Up New World
Sometimes the smallest wish can create the largest impact, or at least that is true for Washington area resident and Senior LIFE participant, Theo Mechtawi. Four years ago, Theo lost his hearing due to a rare infection that caused his … Read More
Tags: sComm, Senior LIFE, Twilight Wish Foundation, UbiDuo
Communication Device Opens Up New World
Pictured: Bonnie Caripolti, director of Twilight Wish Western PA Chapter, granting Theo Mechtawi’s wish — with his family by his side (Kimberly and Darius Johnson) Sometimes the smallest wish can create the largest impact, or at least that is true … Read More
UbiDuo 2 Helps Deaf Washington Man Once Again Enjoy Conversation
Theo Mechtawi hears what others do not. Read more about his story here. … Read More
Farewell to Replacement and Repair Service for Original UbiDuo 1
Ten years ago, the launch of the original UbiDuo created a new reality of how the deaf and hearing can communicate face-to-face without an interpreter. The first of its kind, the UbiDuo 1 provided a new path for 100% communication. … Read More
Tags: retirement, UbiDuo 1
Washington Man Gets The Gift Of Communication
Theo Mechtawi is deaf. The 76 year old from Washington, PA has not given up and he’s made a wish to communicate. This man is such an inspiration, speaking words of wisdom and his talks about philosophical subjects. Theo became … Read More
Tags: communication barriers, gift, news, sComm, Theo Mechtawi, UbiDuo 2
Libraries Add New Communication Devices
The UbiDuo 2 is now available upon request for use in any of the 31 Mid-Continent Public Library locations in Greater Kansas City. If you are a deaf, hard of hearing or hearing user or have a speech impairment or are … Read More
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sComm Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Curry Issues Statement Regarding Communication Options for Deaf, hard of Hearing, and Hearing
Press Release sComm Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Curry Issues Statement Regarding Communication Options for Deaf, hard of Hearing, and Hearing sComm reconfirms their commitment to enhancing communication options for the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing. Raytown, MO, April 9, … Read More
Tags: Press Release, sComm, UbiDuo 2