Top tips for communicating with D/deaf people when wearing a facemask.

  • Speak clearly without jargon and don’t shout 
  • Use a pen & paper or your phone to communicate 
  • Use the ‘Google Live Transcribe’ app to communicate
  • Remove your facemask temporarily at a safe distance
  • Use a facemask with a clear panel so it is easier to lipread
  • Use visual clues to give context – not all deaf people use sign language
  • PATIENCE – It can be unnerving trying to communicate with someone wearing a facemask