Instructions for Sighted Guide. Give very precise directions, perhaps using clock face directions, such as The paper is at ten o clock to you, on the near righthand corner of the table rather than It s on the table. Try to keep obstructions out of walkways, aisles, etc. Hearing aids can help the deaf person with minimum hearing loss hear, so sign language interpreters are not necessary. Deaf people cannot use the telephone.
All deaf people read lips.
When communicating with someone who can lip read, keep your mouth fully in view. Do not turn away, cover your mouth, or mumble. Do not try to make up sign language by using exagerrated hand gestures. Do feel free to be use enthusiastic facial expressions. Learning finger-spelling is easy and may permit you to be of assistance to a deaf person someday.