3 Things You Should Never Do When Communicating with the Hearing Impaired
I’ve lived with hearing loss for close to 15 years. In that time, I’ve had a lot of interesting interactions with folks who learn about my disability. Here are three things that you shouldn’t do to a deaf or hard-of-hearing (HOH) individual.
Shout. Just because someone has difficulty hearing, does not mean it justifies shouting. Do you want to speak a little louder, slower and clearer than when you interact with others? Yes. But there is no need to shout. Clearly communicate what you want to say and be sure to make eye contact with them.
Read the full article at Xpressive Handz
(http://xpressivehandz.blogspot.com/2013/11/3-things-you-should-never-do-when.html?spref=fb)
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