Lipspeakers are trained to repeat what is being said, so that others can read their lips easily.
They produce the shape of words clearly, with the flow, rhythm and phrasing of speech. They use natural gestures and facial expressions to help people follow what is being said.
Lipspeakers are used by a deaf or hard of hearing prerson who relies on lipreading to communicate.
Lipspeakers can work with or without voice and also with or without sign language.
Lipspeakers work in a range of situations including workplace meetings, training courses, medical consultations or court appearances.
Work can be in person, can be online remotely and can be delivered through headphones at a clients worplace.
Access to Work can help pay for communicatioon support with job interviews and communication support in the workplace.
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