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“Dad could speak with a strong voice. And luckily, he was very good at lip-reading, so he was able to disguise his deafness well. He tried various hearing aids but would find them fiddly and uncomfortable, and worse, they often made horrible high-pitched noises.” quote by Rachel Shenton
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“Dad could speak with a strong voice. And luckily, he was very good at lip-reading, so he was able to disguise his deafness well. He tried various hearing aids but would find them fiddly and uncomfortable, and worse, they often made horrible high-pitched noises.”

Rachel Shenton

About This Quote

A father used lip-reading to conceal his deafness, avoiding uncomfortable hearing aids that produced noisy sounds.

In simple terms: He hid his hearing loss by reading lips instead of using noisy aids.

Key Takeaway

Consider alternative communication strategies when technology fails.

Themes

disability communication adaptation

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

personal experiential

When to use this quote

  • family interactions
  • public speaking
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

lip-reading assistive technology stigma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you adapt when a tool designed to help feels harmful?
  • What other methods can support communication?
A Different Perspective

Hearing aids can be effective for many, but not for everyone.

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