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"(...) Theater and cultural events no longer need to be off limits to patrons who are deaf or have a hearing loss. Open captioning provides accessibility to individuals who otherwise may not attend theatrical or cultural events due to their hearing loss. It is a service that can and should be provided on a regular basis at all events. Oftentimes, as an aging population experiences a hearing loss, activities they once enjoyed, such as an evening at the theatre, become a source of frustration when the words and lyrics become indecipherable. They no longer attend theatrical events and often develop an isolated and withdrawn lifestyle. (People of all ages have hearing loss also.) (...) Prepared for the CCAC by TRCS Turner Reporting & Captioning Services, Inc. (..) "