Evelyn provides us with her top tips to help someone who lip reads as part of #NationalLipReadingAwarwnessWeek!

-Try to speak steadily.

-Keep unnecessary words to a minimum.

-Eye contact is essential, so avoid sunglasses!

-Try to avoid facial hair getting in the way of the mouth.

-Try and avoid speaking in the dark or direct sunlight.

-Deafness is not always about more volume, but more clarity both sound wise and visually.