RNID: For deaf and hard of hearing people.

A tutor and student signing to each other during a BSL class

Communicating better

Communication between a deaf or hard of hearing person and someone who can hear can sometimes be difficult. But there are things you can do to communicate better. Find out about different types of communication support and equipment, and learn some other basics here.

A woman at an introduction to BSL workshop run by RNID

Sign language

A brief introduction about the popularity of sign language, background information on its history, syntax and grammar.

People using a videophone

Communication support

There are various types of communication support available to help communication between a deaf or hard of hearing person and a hearing person. Find out more about BSL/English Interpreting, Video Interpreting, Lipspeaking, Speech-to-Text Reporting, Deafblind Interpreting and Notetaking.

The Libra door chime

Equipment to help communication

A brief introduction to the different types of equipment available to help deaf and hard of hearing people communicate, from flashing alarm clocks and doorbells to telephone amplifiers and loop systems