Deaf Awareness

DON’T Talk behind them

Do Eye-Contact

DON’T Talk in the dark

DO Talk in a well lit area

DON’T Talk too fast or too slow

DO Talk at a normal speed

DON’T Gesture close to their face to get their attention

Do Attention getters: Lights on/off Shoulder tapping 2-3 times gently Tap on the table Stomp your foot Wave

DON’T Show movies or videos without closed captioning and expect me to understand

DO Provide closed captioning

DON’T I???????????????????? Don’t expect me to understand 100% of the conversation when I am only lip reading

DO Use an interpreter (or learn sign language)

DON’T Break the LAW

DO Follow the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Don’t Talk to the interpreter, asking them to ask me

Do TALK TO ME! I am here, I will use the interpreter when necessary. I am the one you want to talk to, ask me!

Deaf awareness Respect Courage Responsibility Communication

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