Lip-speaking
Deaf people have a range of different communication methods depending on their degree of hearing loss, education, background and personal preference. The most widely used methods are British Sign Language (BSL) and lip-reading. Remember to check which system of communication is appropriate for your situation.
Atlas Translations can help with either your Lip-speaking or British Sign Language (BSL) requirements.
The lip-speaker uses the flow, rhythm and phrasing of natural speech and
repeats the stress as used by the speaker but without voice. Messages
that are too fast for lip-reading may have to be pared down by the lip-speaker.
The lip-speaker will use some finger-spelling if the lip-reader requests
this.
For many assignments two lip-speakers will be required. A lip-speaker
should not be expected to work alone for a whole day or for complex
and specialist areas of work.
Case Study
When approached by a dentist surgery, London-based Atlas Translations
was delighted to be able to provide a lip-speaker to help the dentist
and patient communicate. The
dentist also wanted to be able to explain necessary procedures whilst
wearing his protective face mask. This was one of our more unusual
assignments, as our lip-speaker needed to remain in view of the patient
during treatment!
