Toolkit Idea topic 22-Add Your Topic

Hi Evevryone. This is the 22nd of 27 Idea topics
I listed on three sheets of paper called:
"A Toolkit of Ideas For People With A Hearing Loss"
Sheet 1 Introduction Topics--4topics
Sheet 2 Toolkit Ideas-------18 topics
Sheet 3 Closing Ideas--------5 topics

22 Add Your Topic & communications Guidelines:
Below is a summary list of the 27 topicsthat have
been covered or will be covered. Please review this
list and then think about a topic that really interests
you that is not on the listed. What is missing?
List of 27 Idea Topics:
1 Three Things To Do
2 Hearing Loss Concerns
3 Real Problem Not Just Hearing Loss
4 Types Of Hearing Loss & Ear Problems
5 Hearing Aids
6 Health Care Providers
7 Audiogram
8 Telephone Devices
9 Signaling Devices
10 Sssistive Listening Devices
11 Internet Communications
12 Captioning
13 Cochlear Implants
14 Ototoxic Drugs
15 Psycho-Social Affects Of Hearing Loss
16 Lip-reading/Speech-reading
17 Sign Language
18 Support Orgaizations
19 Suggested Books On Hearing Loss+Life & Living
20 Periodicals and Email Newsletters
21 Hearing Loss Profile
22 Add Your Topic & Communications Problems
23 Hearing Loss Is Just A Part Of Our Life
24 Three Boxes Of Life
25 Hierrchy Of Needs(especially Belonging)
26 Life Concerns Besides Hearing Loss
27 Coping Effectively With Hearing Loss
Please review the above topics and let us know
which topic is missing that you would like to
add to the list. Thanks for sharing.

Here is a topic not listed above:
Good Communications Takes Action
a Guidelines for the LISTENER with a Hearing Loss:
1)Pay attention& observe the talker to understand better
2)Develop good listening skills
3)Pick a good spot to talk by avoiding areas
poorly lit or noisy
4)Anticipate difficult situations & plan to minimize problems
5)Take breaks when needed especially long meetings
6)Make specific suggestions about how best to talk to you
7)Ask for written clues or key words of topic being discussed
8)Set realistic expectationsabout what you can expect to
understand
9)Do not bluff or interupt
10)Povide feedback that you understand or fail to understand

b Guidelines for the TALKER as a Hearing Person:
1)Get listeners attentionbefore you speak/tap on shoulder
2)Avoid objects in your mouth/gum,food
3)Avoid putting obstacles in front of your face/hands
4)Speak clearly at a slow pace & dont shout
5) Use facial expressions and gestures
6)Get as close as possible to the listener
7)Avoid noisy backgroud & poor lightimg conditions
8)Give topic or clues when changing the subject
9)Rephrase or say it in a different waywhen not understood
10)confirmdetails in writing that use dates,time or directions
11)Be patient, relaxed and helpful
Can you add to this list!! Best regards Paul in New Jersey