Carron PA Support

Carron PA Support Bespoke PA Support for Deaf, Hard of hearing and Deafblind Adults in their own homes and care homes Also cover learning disabilities

We will be closed for the Easter Weekend. Have a lovely Easter!
31/03/2026

We will be closed for the Easter Weekend. Have a lovely Easter!

Tactile paving, dropped kerbs and accessible crossings are vital for Deafblind people to navigate streets safely.There a...
30/03/2026

Tactile paving, dropped kerbs and accessible crossings are vital for Deafblind people to navigate streets safely.

There are several different types:

Blister Paving: Flat-topped blisters, often red or buff, indicating a pedestrian crossing point, telling users it's a place to cross or stop and assess.

Platform Edge Warning: Specifically for train/tram platforms, these are often offset blisters or distinct patterns to warn of the platform edge.

Lozenge paving: A type of tactile paving specifically designed to warn visually impaired pedestrians that they are approaching the edge of an on-street light rapid transit (LRT) platform, such as a tramway or supertram stop.

Cycle: Segregated Shared Cycle Track/Footway: Uses transverse bars to warn cyclists off the footway and longitudinal bars/strips to separate cycle paths from footpaths.

Corduroy Paving: Raised parallel bars, used for hazard warnings like the edge of a road, railway platform, or the top/bottom of stairs, signaling "stop and be cautious".

Guidance Path Surface (Directional Tiles): Linear bars running in the direction of travel, providing a clear path to follow, often in open areas or to guide users to a crossing

Purpose
Warning: Alerts users to potential dangers (platform edges, crossings, steps).
Guidance: Directs users along safe routes (pathways, crossings).

Accessibility: Enhances independence and safety for the visually impaired in public spaces

Don’t forget the clocks go forward on Sunday!Have a great weekend 😃
27/03/2026

Don’t forget the clocks go forward on Sunday!

Have a great weekend 😃

Lipreading only gives you around 30–40% of speech information — many sounds look the same on the lips.Did you know only ...
23/03/2026

Lipreading only gives you around 30–40% of speech information — many sounds look the same on the lips.

Did you know only 30% in lip reading refers to the fact that only about 30% of spoken language is visible on the lips, making it a challenging skill that heavily relies on context, residual hearing, facial expressions, and body language to understand the full message, even for the best lip readers.

Many sounds look similar (e.g., "pear" and "bear"), so clues from the conversation are essential to fill in the gaps and avoid misunderstandings, a process that is tiring but crucial for many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Have a go yourself

https://lipreadingpractice.co.uk/Lip-Reading-Exercises/Consonants/m-p-b-sounds/

22/03/2026

Don’t learn BSL.

First, learn why BSL matters.

Learn how language gives dignity.
Learn how access reduces anxiety.
Learn how being understood changes lives.

…Then learn BSL.

21/03/2026

What does belonging mean to you?

For me it is…

– Not having to ask twice

– Being understood without explaining

– Someone taking the time to communicate properly

20/03/2026

Deaf people are not always equal!

They are excluded by systems that were not designed with them in mind.

Triage forms

Phone consultation

Online Banking

Hearing people not deaf aware/ can’t sign

Inclusion is not special treatment — it is equal access

19/03/2026

Is this Deaf-friendly?

✔ Facing the person

✔ Good lighting

✔ Clear signing or visual information

❌ Talking while walking away

Being Deaf-friendly is not about perfection.

It is about awareness and effort.

18/03/2026

Today’s sign is TIRED

This doesn’t just mean physical tiredness.

For many Deaf people, it also means:
– Communication fatigue
– Constant explaining
– Advocating for access

Feeling tired does not mean failing.

It means the system is asking too much.

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