An Introductory Guide for Professionals Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients in Clinical, Legal, Educational and Social Care Settings

This book is aimed at professionals with no prior experience of working with deaf or hard of hearing people. The information provided will raise awareness of important issues affecting deaf and hard of hearing people and enable professionals to adapt their existing skills to better meet the needs of those they work with. The book will help in a variety of settings and for many occupations, including: lawyers, doctors, employers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, care workers, trainers and lots more.