Deaf and Hearing Impaired
A Christian Ministry intended to serve hearing impaired people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Communication Tips
You need to know each individual's preferred methods of communication.
Make sure you have the attention of the hearing impaired person before you speak and make eye contact. If speaking with someone who can read lips, speak slowly and clearly without raising your voice.
Do not place your hands in front of your face and lips when talking.
Some Ideas:
- Use a projector for hymns.
- Have homilies or talks printed and available for hearing impaired members to read or use visual aids.
- Monitor the effectiveness of sound systems by asking for in-put from those living with hearing impairments.