Eric Kim, a high school student in Portland, Ore., says he is "really happy to have found something specific that I can do for the community during these dangerous time." (Credit: Eric Kim) PORTLAND, Ore. - Face mask usage is more of a norm and less of a niche during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cities and states recommending that individuals don protective facial coverings before heading outside.
But amid the new measures to protect public health, the deaf and hard of hearing have encountered some difficulties. Members of the community often rely on lip-reading to communicate, making it difficult to share thoughts, messages and ideas while wearing an opaque mask.RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and