Lipspeaker UK - Communication services for deaf & hard of hearing people
Lipreaders use lipspeakers to assist with communication. We promote clear communication, equality and accessibility for all.| Lipspeaker
Lipreaders use lipspeakers to assist with communication. We promote clear communication, equality and accessibility for all.| Lipspeaker
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Discover why Lipspeaker UK is supporting Jamie Clarke, a deaf footballer heading to the Deaflympics in Tokyo.| Lipspeaker
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Lipspeaker-UK-Icon Lipspeaker A hearing person professionally trained to be easy to lipread. Lipspeaker-UK-Icon British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter A deaf or hearing person that translates meaning from one spoken or signed language into another. Lipspeaker-UK-Icon Sign Language Translator Registered BSL Translators (RSLT) work by translating written text to British Sign Language (BSL). Lipspeaker-UK-Icon Notetaker A […]| Lipspeaker
Lipreading: The Real Reasons People Are Joining Lipreading Classes Online Lipreading Awareness Week is a reminder that demand for lipreading is growing rapidly, not just in community halls but in digital classrooms too. With more people experiencing hearing loss, Lipreading Classes Online are opening the door to flexible, practical learning that fits around real life. […] The post Lipreading: The Real Reasons People Are Joining Lipreading Classes Online appeared first on Lipspeaker.| Lipspeaker
Lipreading Awareness Week 2025: Proud to Champion the Cause 8–12 September 2025 marksLipreading Awareness Week, a time dedicated to recognising the skill, resilience, and communication| Lipspeaker
Lipreading Awareness Week 2025, 8–12 Sept - celebrate, raise awareness and learn to make everyday communication inclusive for deaf lipreaders| Lipspeaker
What is a Speech-to-Text Reporter? Speech-To-Text-Reporters (STTRs) help people who are d/Deaf to access audio information via a laptop or large screen. The reporter types a verbatim (word for word) account of what is being said and the information appears on screen in real time for users to read. STTRs have a special keyboard to […]| Lipspeaker
What is a Notetaker? Notetakers produce a set of notes for people who can’t take their own because they are lipreading the speaker or watching a Lipspeaker/Sign Language Interpreter. They’re most common in schools, colleges and universities, but are also used at work, on training courses and at other events. There are two different types […]| Lipspeaker
Struggle to follow conversations at work, uni or medical appointments? Learn how communication support works and why it's easier to ask than you think.| Lipspeaker
What is a BSL Interpreter? British Sign Language (BSL) is the sign language used in the UK, and is the first or preferred language of some deaf people. BSL was recognised by the Government as a language in its own right in March 2003. BSL is the first or preferred language of an estimated 70,000 Deaf […]| Lipspeaker
As we celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week 2025, it’s more important than ever to share the stories that highlight the daily realities of those living with both sight and hearing loss. Deafblindness doesn’t define a person but the barriers in society often do. This week is about raising awareness, understanding the challenges, and more than anything, […]| Lipspeaker
The importance of prep materials for your comms support (CSPs) can't be understated when you're deaf at work. Download our free guide!| Lipspeaker
Need to apply for Access To Work? Check out this handy step-by-step guide to making a successful application.| Lipspeaker
At Lipspeaker UK, we believe that communication is more than just words—it’s about connection, understanding, and belonging. For those who rely on lipreading, being part of the conversation can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. That’s why we do what we do: to make sure deaf people have a wider choice of communication support. . […] The post Lipspeaker UK: Building Bridges Through Communication appeared first on Lipspeaker.| Lipspeaker
