Honoring Veterans Through Visibility and Connection

This Veterans Day, Safe’N’Clear proudly honors the millions of brave men and women who have served the United States. Among those heroes are veterans living with hearing loss- a challenge that often goes unseen but significantly impacts communication, access to care, and quality of life.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing loss and tinnitus are the two most common service-connected disabilities among American veterans. Whether stemming from combat exposure, prolonged machinery use, or training exercises, many veterans return home facing invisible barriers that affect their relationships, reintegration, and health outcomes.

Clear communication is not just helpful- it is essential. For veterans who are deaf or hard of hearing, traditional face masks can block facial expressions and lip movements, making spoken communication more difficult- especially in healthcare settings where precision and understanding matter most.

The Communicator™ Clear Face Mask offers a practical solution to this barrier. With a transparent window and medical-grade protection, the clear face mask preserves visibility for lip reading and facial cues- restoring clarity and human connection in essential moments, whether in VA clinics, therapy appointments, or everyday community interactions.

Veterans gave so much in service. In return, they deserve dignity, clarity, and communication that includes them- every time. Accessible protective face coverings like The Communicator™ help make that possible.