Welcome to the Association of Lipspeakers

Welcome to the Association of Lipspeakers

The Association of Lipspeakers (ALS) is the professional body that represents lipspeakers. We aim to promote lipspeaking and its good practice and encourage the further development of lipspeaking as a communication service.

This site will enable you to find qualified and NRCPD registered lipspeakers. In order to have the best experience, you can choose between either straight forward lipspeaking or lipspeaking with some signs. Please be clear as to what type of lipspeaking service you would like. Either straightforward lipspeaking or lipspeaking with the aid of signs * The majority of ALS lipspeakers offer a Sign Supported lipspeaking service.

What is a lipspeaker

A lipspeaker is a hearing person who has been professionally trained to be easy to lipread. The lipspeaker makes sure they are clearly visible to the lipreader and silently and accurately repeats the spoken message.

How to find a lipspeaker

There are less than 50 Qualified NRCPD Registered lipspeakers in the UK. We offer you three options to find a lipspeaker nearest to you. Click on the button below to search for a Registered lipspeaker by name or geographic location.

News & Events

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News & Events

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Walks & Talks – future dates in 2023 announced

The ALS is delighted to let you know about the Walks & Talks dates planned for 2023.  Further information will be added when it becomes available but for now, please save the following dates: 21 May (TBC) 10 September 19 November If you are interested in joining...

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Walks & Talks programme for 2023

The ALS is delighted to share its new programme of Blue Badge-guided walks & talks for lipreaders.  Starting on March 26th, these fascinating events are a great way to hear more about our country’s famous landmarks, people and places. Please visit the Walks &...

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Lynne Dubin

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our founders, Lynne Dubin. She was such an incredible champion of Lipspeaking and our profession, and will be sorely missed by her colleagues and friends.

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Association of Lipspeakers

Our Commitment

In Association With

The ALS Steering Group

The ALS steering group is made up of working lipspeakers, volunteering their time. It is not always possible to respond to queries immediately, but we will certainly do our best to respond as soon as possible.