Deaf Concert-Goers Can Feel the Beat




The Takeaway show

Summary: <p><span>Producers Ryan and Katerina report on what makes a show or concert accessible to the deaf community and they look at, and try on, some technology from <a href="https://www.notimpossible.com/projects/music-not-impossible">Music: Not Impossible</a> that could help make attending concerts and experiencing music more accessible. </span><span>Music Not Impossible created what they call “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GwCbTXp07Y&amp;t=9s">Haptic Suits</a>,” specifically designed for the deaf and hard of hearing. The suits are used to translate music into vibrations that people can then feel throughout their entire body, which can provide a greater connection to music for deaf and hard of hearing communities, and break down barriers between hearing and deaf concert-goers. They spoke with a number of guests about this cutting-edge technology that's making the experience of accessible for all.</span></p>