About lipspeaking
About lipspeaking
What is a lipspeaker ?
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- The
lipspeaker silently and accurately repeats the spoken message - A
lipspeaker can be asked to use their own voice whilelipspeaking , thus enabling the lipreader to benefit from any residual hearing
- The
lipspeaker reproduces the rhythm, tone, and flow used by the speaker, supporting their meaning with gesture and facial expression
- If requested, the lipspeaker will fingerspell the initial letters of words that are difficult to lipread
- Most
lipspeakers have sign language skills and can offerlipspeaking with sign support if requested by the lipreader at the time of booking
- Lipspeakers can be booked for the Workplace, Legal, Medical, Education, Social Services, Recreational Activities Weddings, Funerals and all settings where communication is required or needed
- For assignments that are more than two hours long, it is recommended that two
lipspeakers would be required
- Always make sure that you have a qualified
lipspeaker who carries the NRCPDlipspeaker’s registration badge
Demonstrations of lipspeaking
Association of Lipspeakers
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We aim to provide a first-class service and we always welcome feedback.
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The ALS Steering Group
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