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Air Carrier Access Act Technical Assistance Manual (2005)

Note: This document was originally published in 2005, so all references to 14 CFR part 382 herein are hyperlinked to the version that was current at the time of publication (14 CFR Part 382 with amendments issued through July 2003). Click here to view additional versions of this regulation and other publications related to air transportation.

Tips for Assisting People Who Have Difficulty Speaking

Communication

  • Ask the person how he or she prefers to communicate.

  • A pencil and paper may be okay for short conversations.

  • If you do not understand something that is said, tell the person you don’t understand and ask the person to repeat.

  • Be patient, it may take a while to communicate.

  • Let the individual speak without attempting to finish his or her sentence.

  • To obtain information quickly, ask short questions that require brief “yes” or “no” answers.

  • Don’t shout.

  • Difficulty speaking does not indicate a lack of intelligence.

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