Real Estate Show May23 1979 Hearing aids People whose ears dont work listen with their eyes They look at your mouth your hands your face to transfer sounds they dont understand into sights they do It takes a little time just like it does when you have to translate a foreign word into English before you respond Please take that time to help When youre speaking with someone who reads lips Make sure you have their attention before you speak Keep the light on your face Speak clearly at a normal speed Dont exaggerate your lip movements Dont mumble or shout Dont eat chew smoke or laugh while youre speaking Rephrase your remarks if youre not being understood Dont hesitate to write your message down When youre speaking with someone who uses sign language Be imaginative Help explain with your hands Learn these few basic phrases I THE Deaf Help Police CANADIAN This information is brought to you by the Canadian Hearing Society A- i for your time SOCIETY RADIAN HEARING SOCIETY Thank you