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This abstract is summarized by IPR based on the original journal article in the Journal of Applied Communication Research Alys Young, Ph.D., and colleagues explored how mediated communication through a sign language interpreter impacts occupational relations of hearing people and deaf signers in the workplace. An analysis of eight semi-structured interviews was conducted. Key findings … Continue reading Hearing people perceiving deaf people through sign language interpreters at work: on the loss of self through interpreted communication

This abstract is summarized by IPR based on the original journal article in Work In workplace group settings, factors such as background noise and obstructed views of the speaker can make communication difficult for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Scott Haynes examined common communication strategies used by deaf or hard of hearing … Continue reading Effectiveness of communication strategies for deaf or hard of hearing workers in group settings