SIGNBRIDGE – COMMUNICATION ACCESS PAGE (QR LANDING PAGE)

For Hard‑of‑Hearing, Deaf, Non‑Verbal & Neurodivergent Communication Support

How to Communicate with Me

Clear, friendly strategies to help us communicate well.

I am Hard of Hearing / Deaf / Non‑Verbal / Neurodivergent.

This page explains the best ways to communicate with me in a respectful, accessible way.

🟦 QUICK GUIDE (Top 5 Tips)

These are the most important things you can do right now:

• Face me directly — I need to see your face clearly.

• Get my attention first — wave, tap gently, or say my name.

• Speak clearly at a normal pace — no shouting or exaggeration.

• Use simple sentences — rephrase if I don’t understand.

• Reduce background noise — it helps me focus on you.

🟦 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES (Expandable Sections)

If I am Hard of Hearing

• Face me and keep your mouth visible

• Don’t cover your face or turn away

• Use gestures or pointing if needed

• Check I’ve understood before moving on

• Avoid standing with bright light behind you

If I am Deaf

• Use Auslan if you know it

• Use gestures, facial expression, and body language

• Write or type if needed

• If an interpreter is present, speak to me — not them

If I am Non‑Verbal

• Give me time to respond

• Use yes/no questions when possible

• Offer writing, typing, pointing, or AAC

• Don’t assume — check in with me

If I use a Cochlear Implant

• Avoid touching my device

• Background noise affects me more

• I may need visual cues even with the device

• If the coil falls off, give me a moment

🟦 MY COMMUNICATION PROFILE 

Check with the wearer who will advise of their preferences.

My Communication Preferences

• I prefer speech / Auslan / writing / gestures

• I need you to face me

• I may not hear you from behind

• I may need extra time to respond

My Access Needs

• Quiet environment helps me

• I rely on lipreading

• I use a cochlear implant

• I am non‑verbal

🟦 AUSLAN VIDEO SUPPORT

Watch: How to Communicate With Me (Auslan) (under development)

This button can link to:

• Deaf Connect Auslan resources

• A Signbridge‑produced video

• A personalised communication clip

🟦 MULTILINGUAL OPTIONS

Choose your language:

• English

• Easy English

• Auslan

• Arabic

• Vietnamese

• Mandarin

• Samoan

These reflect common languages in Queensland communities.

🟦 EMERGENCY GUIDANCE

If I seem distressed or confused:

• Stay calm and face me

• Use gestures or writing

• Give me time

• Avoid touching me without consent

🟦 ABOUT SIGNBRIDGE

Signbridge Inc. creates visual-first, inclusive communication tools for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, non-verbal, and neurodivergent people.

Our mission is to make Queensland a Communication‑Accessible State through education, design, and community partnerships.