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    Communication access

    Receiving and sharing information is essential to learning, exchanging ideas, expressing feelings and forming relationships. This can be a major obstacle for people who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing and the people they are communicating with. Learn more about communications access.
    Text reads: Communication tips. Under the text is a picture of an African couple looking at a tablet.
    People who are deaf or hard of hearing communicate in many ways. Use the tips in this fact sheet to communicate better in social and casual situations.
    Communication tips card with communication icons: pen and paper, mobile device, interpreter, speech-to-text and assistive listening device.
    This card offers fast and easy tips for successful communications.
    Where can I find ASL classes? Child signing eat, drink, more.

    You can choose from online courses, apps and face-to-face classes.

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