Albury-Wodonga Deaf Community say masks might need to be removed for lipreading

Sophie Boyd
Updated August 4 2020 - 4:20pm, first published 3:51pm
BE KIND: Amanda Harrison has asked resident to be aware a deaf or hearing impaired person might need them to remove their mask so they can lip read. Picture: MARK JESSER
BE KIND: Amanda Harrison has asked resident to be aware a deaf or hearing impaired person might need them to remove their mask so they can lip read. Picture: MARK JESSER

The mandatory introduction of masks in Victoria has caused a lot of stress among Albury-Wodonga's deaf community who are calling on residents to be considerate if they are asked to remove their masks.

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Sophie Boyd

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