1. Deaf Awareness

2. DON’T
Talk behind them

3. Do
Eye-Contact

4. DON’T
Talk in the dark

5. DO
Talk in a well lit area

6. DON’T
Talk too fast or too slow

7. DO
Talk at a normal speed

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

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

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

11. DO
Provide closed captioning

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

13. DO
Use an interpreter (or learn sign language)

14. DON’T
Break the LAW

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

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

17. 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!

18. Deaf awareness
Respect
Courage
Responsibility Communication

19. Thank You