TO HEARING PEOPLE
This is how you communicate with Deaf and hard of hearing (HoH).

* If you want to talk with a deaf person or HoH at night make sure its in a well‐lit areas that is neither crowded nor dark.

* If you want to get our attention, tap our arm or shoulder or wave your hand. Never yell at our back or throw stones or touch our A**.

* If we are with an interpreter and you want to Speak to us, speak as if the interpreter is not there. Do not ask the interpreter to tell us this or that. Just face us and tell us what you want to say. The interpreter will do his/her work by interpreting whatever you speak or whatever question you ask.

* Maintain eye contact with us when you are speaking, not the interpreter.

* Do not interrupt us when we are signing. Wait until when we're done.

* Do not assume all deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) people read lips. Some can while others can't.

* do not yell while trying to talk. Don't assume that deaf or HoH people can hear you when you shout. Some can while others can't.

* When you yell at our back and we didn't respond, do not assume we are ignoring you. Its because we can't hear.

* Don't think that we need your help, no we don't. And do not force us to learn how to speak.

* Do not ask us stupid questions. For example. How Can deaf people drive? instead ask: can deaf people drive? or  how can deaf people fall in love?

* Don't try giving money to a deaf person you see coming to your shop or office. Stop assuming every deaf person or HoH you see come to beg.