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Hello. I am Ryan Ollis, DeafBlind Program Coordinator at Wavefront Centre.
Some of you might wonder how you can safely communicate with DeafBlind people during the COVID-19 pandemic because we rely mostly on tactile for information sharing. You are not alone! I understand it can be challenging and uneasy, but these communication tips that I am about to share with you are quite simple and safe, so you can keep the DeafBlind person included and informed.
When communicating in person, you and the DeafBlind person are encouraged to:
- Wear face masks within 2 metres of physical contact.
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds before tactile OR wear gloves if available.
- Do not touch your face or other person’s face.
- Wash hands for at least 20 seconds after tactile OR peel gloves off and dispose safely.
Also, please note that all clients and visitors coming to Wavefront Centre must be pre-screened by staff prior to a scheduled appointment / visit.
We have the screening questions in ASL on YouTube that you can watch:Â https://youtu.be/sKGhmkuRcic.
Please come with a face mask or we can provide one for you if needed. Hand sanitizers are also available by the elevator on every floor for your convenience.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ryan.ollis@wavefrontcentre.ca.
Thank you.
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Preview YouTube video Communication Tips During COVID 19
Communication Tips During COVID 19
Preview YouTube video Screening Questions in ASL
Screening Questions in ASL
