A NORTH-East charity is calling on retailers to become deaf aware.
Durham-based Signature has launched a Get Deaf Aware campaign, aimed at helping businesses with deaf staff and customers.
Bosses are offering a free training course.
Communications manager Emma Mortimer said: “What we are talking about here is taking a few simple steps, learning some straightforward techniques and taking the time to think and make life easier for those with hearing loss.”
For more information, call 0191-383-7903 or email: info@getdeafaware.org.uk
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