KERI DARLING Communication with the Deaf and hard of hearing community Deaf Deafblind hard of hearing hearing impaired Latedeafened Age related hearing loss Deafinitions COMMUNICATION WITH DEAF HARD OF HEARINGLATE DEAFENEDDEAFBLIND PEOPLE ID: 1033625
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1. Deaf Vermonters Advocacy Services KERI DARLINGCommunication with the Deaf and hard of hearing community
2. Deaf Deaf-blindhard of hearing hearing impaired Late-deafened Age related hearing loss Deafinitions
3. COMMUNICATION WITH DEAF/ HARD OF HEARING/LATE DEAFENED/DEAF-BLIND PEOPLEAmerican Sign Language (ASL)
4. COMMUNICATION WITH DEAF/ HARD OF HEARING/LATE DEAFENED/DEAF-BLIND PEOPLEOral/lip reading (Exercise)
5. COMMUNICATION WITH DEAF/ HARD OF HEARING/LATE DEAFENED/DEAF-BLIND PEOPLEWriting (Samples)IT IS BEST TO ASK THE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING PERSON DIRECTLY AS TO WHATWILL BEST MEET THEIR COMMUNICATION NEEDS
6. BRAINCHANGE
7. ICHANGEDMY MIND
8. YOU ME CROSS MISS ME KNOW SORRY
9. WE MUST HAVE JUST MISSED EACH OTHER. I AM SORRY
10. DADDY MANY MANY HIT BLOOD ME SAW ME RAN TELL FREIND ME AFRAID CALL POLICE MAYBE JAIL
11. DADDY HIT (WHO?) SO MANY TIMES UNTIL I SAW THE BLOOD, I WAS SO SCARED AND RAN AND TOLD A FRIEND ABOUT IT. MY FRIEND CALLED THE POLICE AND NOW MAYBE DADDY WILL GO TO JAIL
12. Little Tidbits about Deaf CultureTouchy Feely Hugs and Hugs and HugsWalking through deaf peopleGrapevineVery direct, bluntARE NOT DISABLEDDeaf Clubs, Deaf Sports, ASL storytelling, ASL jokesThe long goodbye
13. BARRIERSCOMMUNICATION/PHYSICALATTITUDINALEDUCATIONAL/INFORMATION
14. Exercise (Pair up)
15. UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF CERTIFIED INTERPRETERS Communication is a two-way street Interpreting is a profession with national standards, a code of ethics and role guidelines The interpreter Code of Ethics prohibits sharing of work-related information The interpreter will interpret everything that is said The interpreter attempts to take on the persona of the person speaking The interpreter's responsibility is to transmit information accurately and clearly
16. WORKING WITH A CERTIFIED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERPosition Lighting Address the Deaf person directly Speak at a normal pace and volume Allow time for questions Check to be sure
17. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A CERTIFIED INTERPRETER AND SIGNER/FAMILY MEMBERCertified professional Code of Ethics Professionally trained and credentialed Understands the interpreter's role Fluent in American Sign Language Knowledge and understanding of the Deaf Community DO NOT USE A DEAF PERSON’S CHILDREN/FAMILY MEMBERS TO INTERPRET!
18. Either by using Emergency list provided that lists all interpreters by county.ORCall or contact VIRS Vermont Interpreter Referral Service 802 254 3920Email VIRS@sover.net Business hours Monday – Friday 8:30am- 4:30 pmWhere to find interpreters?
19. Provides communication accessSpoken words are translated into text displayed on a computer monitor or projection screenCART-Computer Aided Realtime Translation
20. DO’S AND DON’TS OF COMMUNICATING WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE How do you get Deaf person’s attention?Maintain eye contact with the Deaf person Speak clearly and at a moderate paceMake sure environment around is quiet as possible
21. DO’S AND DON’TSUse paper and pen if needed (SSS) If there is difficulty getting the idea across Use body language and facial expressions Check to see if understood
22. VIDEO RELAY SERVICE (VRS)
23. VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING (VRI)A PAID service - Combines video conferencing technology with a live remote (off-site) sign language interpreter. (e.g. use a Video Phone, MSN Messenger, Skype, Polycom, etc.)2-way Web-based Video Application, with computer, webcam & broadband connection. Computer, webcam, broadband connection, Videoconferencing Software Video Phone and broadband connection. Traditional Videoconferencing equipment (Polycom, Tandberg, Sony.)
24. PO Box 61 South Barre, VT 05670802 661 4091 keridvas@gmail.comwww.dvas.org