Lesson 4

I am adding a talk from the Ensign that I found in someone else's toolbox last week. It helped to remind me that we are all different and we are all important. We have our strengths and our weaknesses but as a whole we are able to accomplish incredible things. You can't discount anyone.
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/08/those-who-are-different?lang=eng

I am adding the information for hearing impairments from this week's reading because there are a lot of people that I have dealt with in my life (both personally and professionally) that have struggled with hearing impairments. It is a refresher for me of the best way to approach various situations in which hearing may be a topic of interest.

  • Using a normal tone, speak clearly and distinctly.
  • Use facial expressions, body language, and pantomime.
  • If a sign language interpreter is involved, speak directly to the person who is deaf, not the interpreter.
  • If you are writing a message don’t talk at the same time.
  • Ask the person to repeat himself or herself if you do not understand. The goal is communication; don’t pretend to understand.
  • Avoid standing in front of a light source or window that might silhouette your face, making it difficult to see you clearly.
  • Install a Teletypewriter (TTY) in your office.
  • Learn how to find a sign language interpreter on short notice.
  • If you know sign language try using it. It may help to communicate but also demonstrates your willingness to meet the person halfway.
  • Arrange for people with hearing impairments to sit near the speaker in lecture/performance

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