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If you lipread in order to understand what people are saying then you may find a lipspeaker can aid your communication.
A lipspeaker can be employed anywhere that they are needed to assist with communication between deaf and hearing people.
What is lipspeaking?
If you are deaf and a lipreader it is very difficult
to follow everything that is being said.
A lipspeaker will sit close to you and convey the message
with out using their voice.
Who can use the service?
Deaf Connexions is part of INTRAN, Norfolk's
Interpretation and Communication service and the
service is normally free to those deaf people
using the service provided by the consortium Partners.
Lipspeakers may also be booked to work outside
of these areas but there may be a charge for these
services.
How do you use a lipspeaker?
Lipspeakers are completely impartial and confidential.
They are not responsible for what is said at a
meeting, only for conveying it accurately.
A lipspeaker does not act on your behalf. You
are the person in control. |
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If you need to book a lipspeaker click here or contact us. |
