Communication Strategies

Decreasing communication barriers one strategy at a time!

Hearing aids alone may not enable the person with hearing loss to communicate successfully in all situations, including noisy environments and receiving complex or detailed information.

Here are some tips for communicating successfully with people who have hearing loss and use spoken language.

Two people smiling in an office setting.
Gain the Person's Attention
People communicating at outdoor event, wearing jackets.
Maintain Eye Contact and Good Visual Awareness with the Speaker
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Rephrase. Don't just Repeat and Check for Understanding
A group of people standing around each other.
Speak at a Natural Volume and Pace
Two women are singing into microphones at a function.
Reduce Background Noise or Move Away from Noise
Three people conversing at a social gathering.
Prepare for Upcoming Situations which might Impact Communication