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ActivismCommunicating with deaf & hard of hearing people whilst wearing face masks (old.reddit.com)

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[–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh ok so I just figured out how this works and I hope this helps:

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[–]viddydarblard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this , I am hearing impaired and can manage fairly well most of the time in face to face communication .

Lip reading makes up about half of my ability to understand what someone is saying .So once the face is covered it becomes really difficult to understand what is being said to me . I’m a big supporter of masks but I’m feeling pretty nervous about any unpredictable interactions I’m going to have now .

[–]raxnahali 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pen and paper has always worked in the past. This won't last forever. The mask will keep you well until this is over. By then your short hand will be as fast as talking!

[–]Nalonmail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use Google transcribe on my phone when talking to my mother in-law. She would love it when we are at the dinner table. I place it in front of her and it acts as a sort of subtitles for our family.

Basically the app transcribes spoken word and displays it on the phones screen.

[–]PovertyOfUpvotes -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Could you spare a sentence or two on what this is about?

[–]AOLchatparty1999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Be flexible and be prepared to meet the needs of others. If they use an app (Live Transcribe and Otter are mentioned) be prepared to use that.

Basically it just comes down to being mindful that not everyone is coming from the same place/same experience and to be respectful and patient with this, and flexible.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also buy masks with a clear window where your mouth is, and use the detergent trick to prevent fogging.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Komi san is wearing her mask.