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12/4/2009 3:45:44 AM
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akash222
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Behaviour with deaf persons
- Even though some people can lipread very well. Try not to have big conversation shifts. Whenever possible, minimize the amount of background noise. Make sure your face is in line of view. If the person shows sign of being confused or getting lost, ask if they understood what you said, & repeat your statements if necessary. Even if the person seems to be following perfectly well, ask them anyway.
- Modulate your voice & speech patterns. If you normally speak very softly, try to consciously speak louder. If you usually speak rapidly, try to slow down.
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12/7/2009 12:00:19 PM
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pramod bhabad
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Do you know what to do when talking to a deaf or hard of hearing person? Many hearing people feel awkward or frustrated trying to communicate with deaf people, especially when no interpreter is available. There are improvements you can make to reduce the awkwardness and frustration.
* Physical improvements
* Environmental improvements
* Verbal improvements
* Nonverbal improvements
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12/13/2009 6:04:07 AM
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pramod bhabad
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Really . . . there's nothing to be afraid about being with us deaf (and hard of hearing) people.
We come in all races, color, shape, rich or poor. The onlly difference is that it takes more of an effort to communicate on both sides.
We may be able to speak so well as to be almost hearing . . . or we may have such limited amount of language that we can only communicate with very basic gestures.
The point is . . . not everyone is the same. The deaf person you meet at work may be quite different from your grandfather who is gradually losing his hearing.
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