Update on movie theaters

In a previous post, I mentioned the improved accessibility for deaf/HOH customers at movie theaters.
Last February I said there's a 1-2 week wait to see select few movies available with captions. In the last month, I've gone to two movies on opening night. Opening night!

Curious what the captions look like? It's an adjustable pole that sits in the cup holder and has a personal screen, so it doesn't annoy hearing customers. The captions can be higher or lower based on individual preference. It doesn't matter where I sit in the theater, I'll be able to read the captions.

Cinemark Palace at the Plaza is my choice for seeing movies because they're close to my house and they do a fantastic job offering multiple choices for deaf/HOH customers. Or more accurately, I wouldn't be a customer if captions weren't available. As of June 22nd, 2013. This particular theater has 10/12 captioned movies and for those ten movies, every show time has captions, even the 3D listings. This is a phenomenal improvement.

One additional update to my February entry:

Years ago I had multiple friends ask: "Why don't theaters make it so captions only show up when you wear special glasses?"
The future is now. Regal Kansas City Cinemas offers this technology. I've yet to try this out, but I plan to check out this theater during my March Spring Break.
I've yet to test the glasses. But as of June 22nd, 2013. Regal Kansas City Cinemas 18 has captions for 17/18 movies for all show times. Cinemark isn't alone in the drive towards obtaining deaf/HOH customers. I will eventually catch a movie at Regal Kansas City Cinemas to see what it's like to wear the Sony glasses, but this is primarily an update about how show times and accessibility has shot up in the last four months.

One way to describe how I feel about seeing movies in theaters:

Post-Surgery pictures.

Here is a previous photo from post-op.  My surgeon, Dr. Orrin Terry (or his surgical team) followed a path behind my ear and upwards.

As an example of medical history shaving, surgical surface area and stitches, this woman got her first C.I.  in 1994.

Here's an updated picture of my ear:

I'm almost disappointed I don't have battle wounds to show off. Whoever opened and closed did an impressive job to minimize scarring. I can only imagine the improvements surgeons have made in the field since 2007. Thanks, Dr. Terry & team!