Conversing with the Deaf.

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 36, 21 March 1930, Page 27

Conversing with the Deaf.

A DEAF person who is able to lipe read, can be helped a great deal by the person speaking. The two most important things. to keep in mind are: (1) Sit where the light will fall directly on your lips; (2) form the words entirely with your lips, It is not even necessary to make any sound, and will be found less fatiguing not to do so, Deaf people miss all the bright remarks, asides, and jokes that are current in conversation, so that if you

' can saye some bright story to tell them, you will be well repaid in the appreciation it will receive. Incid"ntally, the simplest way to attract a deaf person’s attention is to make a sudden movement-clap your hands or tap your foot on the floor. The deaf will feel the vibration. This is much wiser than to startle them by touching them. Radio frequently helps the deaf to hear. The remarkable amplification of words and music can usually be heard by most who are not totally "deaf. If you have anyone who has defective hearing you will do them, a great service by installing radio.