What does it mean to be Deaf?
What is deafness? Not being able to hear well
What is deafness? Not being able to hear well May not be able to hear some sounds nearby
What is deafness? Not being able to hear well May not be able to hear some sounds nearby Teachers talking Friends laughing The school bell
What is deafness? Some children are born deaf
What is deafness? Some children are born deaf Others become deaf through illness
Ways of communicating
Ways of communicating Using our senses
Ways of communicating Using our senses Smell Taste Sight Touch
Ways of communicating Using our senses Hearing aids
Ways of communicating Using our senses Hearing aids Sign Language
Ways of communicating Using our senses Hearing aids Sign Language Finger spelling Lip reading
Hearing Aids Amplify, or make sounds louder
Hearing Aids Amplify, or make sounds louder Make sounds easier to hear
Sign Language British Sign Language
Sign Language British Sign Language Two handed gestures
Sign Language British Sign Language Two handed gestures Facial expressions
Sign Language British Sign Language Two handed gestures Facial expressions Body language
What would you do?
What would you do? If the telephone rang?
What would you do? If the telephone rang? Have a telephone with a flashing light
What would you do? If the doorbell rang?
What would you do? If the doorbell rang? Have the doorbell connected up to the lights in the house
What would you do? To watch television?
What would you do? To watch television? Use subtitles Teletext page 888 Hello
Communication Tips Get the person’s attention Tap their shoulder Face the person
Communication Tips Get the person’s attention Tap their shoulder Face the person Speak clearly and talk normally
Communication Tips Get the person’s attention Tap their shoulder Face the person Speak clearly and talk normally Don’t shout