For the deaf, social distancing can mean social isolation
The ubiquity of face coverings and the need for social distancing, among other public health measures intended to reduce the spread of Covid-19, are creating barriers to communication for many individuals who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. Advocates warn that one-size-fits-all rules about masks and six-foot intervals between people exclude those with hearing loss from community engagement, which can cause anxiety and depression.
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