This week our very own Ellen Arthur has been the subject of a feature published by the Independent Newspaper!
The article talks about Ellen's life growing up in a hearing family with her younger deaf sister and about the communication issues she's faced.
It tells us her memories and how sometimes she feels "different". A feeling lots of deaf teens have probably had at some point in their life!!
The article also gives some of the NDCS Look Smile Chat campaign deaf awareness tips!
Learn to communicate
Ellen was born deaf but can hear a little via her cochlear implant. These are her tips for talking to people with hearing loss.
* Get my attention before you start talking, and then look at me as you speak.
* Don't talk too quickly or too slowly. Speak clearly, just as you would to anyone else.
* Lip-reading helps so don't exaggerate your mouth movements or talk too loudly.
* If it's important, write it down or tell me when we're somewhere quiet.
* There are other ways to communicate. Find me online or through my phone.
* Please be patient. It can be frustrating but we will all benefit if we can communicate well.
If you want to read the article then click HERE!! :)
