I am writing to let you know about the lack of accessibility on most cruise lines for persons who are hard of hearing. Most particularly lacking are: closed captioning on the TV sets in the cabins and the public areas, Induction loop systems in the entertainment areas for people to use with their hearing aids in T-coil mode, flashing and/or vibrating fire alarms in addition to audible, and emergency instructions not being provided in a manner that hard of hearing people can understand.
I have been told many times that the cruise line is not required to comply with the ADA if it is registered in another country.
Thank you for your attention to this situation as I believe there are many safety hazards on cruise ships for persons who are hard of hearing and deaf.
Joan Haber
Sarasota, FL