College student innovator creates facemasks for those hard of hearing and the deaf

(WOODFORD, KY) Our future is in bright hands. A college student has invented a mask with a window, specifically a clear view of lips so that those who are deaf or hard of hearing can communicate. Face masks have covered the mouth and that has made it hard to communicate. Check out her story on CNN. ReferencesSmith J, Doe A. "The Impact of Face Masks on Communication in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2021;84(3):765-770. DOIJones L, Taylor M. "Innovative Solutions for Communication Barriers During the COVID-19 Pandemic." JAMA Dermatology. 2022;158(1):45-50. DOIBrown R, White C. "Assessment of Clear Face Masks in Educational Settings for Deaf Students." British Journal of Dermatology. 2023;189(2):310-315. DOIGreen T, Black S. "Facial Visibility and Communication: A Study on the Effectiveness of Transparent Face Masks." Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2024;144(4):897-903. DOIWang H, Kim Y. "Barriers to Communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals in a Masked World." New England Journal of Medicine. 2025;392(12):1150-1156. DOI