1 00:00:00,081 --> 00:00:05,036 I'm one of the thirty one million people in the United States who are deaf 2 00:00:05,036 --> 00:00:07,038 or hard of hearing. 3 00:00:07,038 --> 00:00:10,929 a number that continues to grow 4 00:00:10,929 --> 00:00:16,909 NPR labs and its partner are on the verge of making many of my dreams come true. 5 00:00:16,909 --> 00:00:21,859 Beyond having that really crucial emergency information, 6 00:00:21,859 --> 00:00:26,769 captioned radio could also open up a world I've never had. 7 00:00:26,769 --> 00:00:32,025 because I lost my hearing before my seventh birthday 8 00:00:32,025 --> 00:00:39,032 When I am stuck in Washington's legendary Beltway gridlock, 9 00:00:39,032 --> 00:00:41,027 I could check the traffic report 10 00:00:41,027 --> 00:00:43,009 and find out why, 11 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:46,099 what my best route would be. 12 00:00:46,099 --> 00:00:48,097 I could check the sports scores 13 00:00:48,097 --> 00:00:52,072 and follow the games for all my favorite teams. 14 00:00:52,072 --> 00:00:57,059 i could know why my husband is always laughing so uproariously 15 00:00:57,059 --> 00:01:01,024 when he listens to "Car Talk." 16 00:01:01,024 --> 00:01:03,096 and I could annoy him 17 00:01:03,096 --> 00:01:09,035 by singing along badly to the lyrics of his favorite songs. 18 00:01:09,035 --> 99:59:59,999 i can't wait! Thanks.