A PASSOVER MESSAGE

On Passover we celebrate our freedom…but will your guests have communication access to freely participate in the Seder?  What does communication access look like around the seder table?

We have these tips for hosts:

• Eliminate background noise.
• Make sure that the Seder table has good lighting.
• Scale back on decorations that block line of sight so that guests can see one another clearly.
• Have guests take turns around the table.
• Use the same Haggadah set for all guests.
• Try a pre-printed scoreboard to help keep page numbers up to date.

We have these tips for the family and guests:

• Face Deaf or Hard of Hearing person when speaking. 
• Keep your hands away from your mouth. 
• Tap the Deaf or Hard of Hearing person gently on the shoulder or wave to get attention before talking.
• Use sign language communication, when possible. 
• Try out speech to text app (i.e. Otter.ai, MyEar, Live Transcribe).* 
• Try bluetooth previously paired to hearing aids on smartphones for easier listening.*
  
  

*for those comfortable using these options on Yom Tov

Do you have more tips to share?  Email us at [email protected].

Happy Passover!

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