OrlandoBelle
07-02-2011, 09:04 AM
Morning everyone.
I am just after a bit of advice really. I have just received a text call from the operator on behalf of a potential parent who is deaf. Basically the lady typed in what she wanted to say to the operator who then relayed the message to me and then I told her what I wanted to say back. A new experience for me, but was really easy.
Anyway, I have arranged for the lady to come round this wednesday evening and am a little worried as to how I will speak to her as I don't know if she will be coming on her own. I also don't know if the child is deaf as she didn't mention it. Not that it matters, but i'd like to be prepared in how i provide facilities for the LO if he is. I only know minimal sign language from watching Mr Tumble!
I have a portfolio for the lady to look at and I always print off a parents pack for potential parents to take home which I will give her.
Is there anything else I can do? I want to make her as welcome as possible.
I am just after a bit of advice really. I have just received a text call from the operator on behalf of a potential parent who is deaf. Basically the lady typed in what she wanted to say to the operator who then relayed the message to me and then I told her what I wanted to say back. A new experience for me, but was really easy.
Anyway, I have arranged for the lady to come round this wednesday evening and am a little worried as to how I will speak to her as I don't know if she will be coming on her own. I also don't know if the child is deaf as she didn't mention it. Not that it matters, but i'd like to be prepared in how i provide facilities for the LO if he is. I only know minimal sign language from watching Mr Tumble!
I have a portfolio for the lady to look at and I always print off a parents pack for potential parents to take home which I will give her.
Is there anything else I can do? I want to make her as welcome as possible.