A simple low-tech solution is
the use of paper and pen to write down the messages to be exchanged. Inter-office
e-mail is another form of communicating through written messages. Communication
using a computer involves two individuals typing their conversation and
viewing it on the monitor. This can occur in an immediate mode, where conversation
occurs in real time or as a series of e-mail messages where there are longer
delays between sending and receiving messages. The worker who is hard of
hearing may wear an assistive
listening device to amplify the conversation. An interpreter may be
used to facilitate conversation between two or more individuals by signing
the spoken messages and voicing the signed responses. Coworkers may choose
to learn some basic sign language in order to communicate with the worker
who is deaf. Communication
boards allow the users to point to letters or symbols to communicate
ideas. The use of two TTYs
that are connected to each other without an intermediate phone line can
also be used to facilitate communication.