• Tell others how best to talk with you.
• Face your audience directly.
• Position with back-lighting.
• Anticipate and make a plan for difficult situations.
• Pay attention.
• Concentrate on the speaker.
• Integrate visual and written cues.
• Ask for clarification.
• Acknowledge when communication is not understood.
• Defer conversation when fatigued.
• Show appreciation for efforts made when others assist you.

• Get attention first.
• Face and speak directly.
• Position for face-lighting.
• Avoid noisy environments.
• Ask how to facilitate communication.
• Refrain from shouting.
• Speak clearly at a moderate pace.
• Keep mouth cues clear.
• Use facial expressions and gestures.
• Rephrase if communication is not understood.
• Give cues when changing subjects in conversation.
• Be patient if response is slow.
• Stay positive and relaxed.
• Be respectful.