1935 POR - Interpreter To The Deaf Badge
Be able to read finger spelling at the rate of 20 words per minute.
Be able to send finger spelling at the rate of 30 words per minute.
1938 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
Be able to converse with a deaf person by means of finger spelling.
1939 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
Be able to converse with a deaf person by means of finger spelling.
1943 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
Note - This badge is intended to equip Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
1947 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
Note - This badge is intended to equip Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
1950 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
Note - This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
After gaining this badge the Guide is expected to continue to make use of her knowledge.
1953 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
Note - This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
After gaining this badge the Guide is expected to continue to make use of her knowledge.
1957 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
3) Prove that she has been of service to a deaf person.
Note - i) This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
ii) The holder is expected to use her knowledge in the service of the deaf.
1960 POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
3) Prove that she has been of service to a deaf person.
Note - i) This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
ii) The holder is expected to use her knowledge in the service of the deaf.
1961 (July) POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
3) Prove that she has been of service to a deaf person.
Note - i) This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
ii) The holder is expected to use her knowledge in the service of the deaf.
1963 (July) POR Amendments - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet, and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
3) Prove that she has used her knowledge in the service of a deaf person.
Note - i) This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
ii) The holder is expected to use her knowledge in the service of the deaf.
1964 (March) POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
3) Prove that she has used her knowledge in the service of a deaf person.
Note - i) This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
1965 (July) POR - Friend to the Deaf Badge
1) Show that she speaks to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that she is aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and numerals, and to read what is spelt slowly to her by another person.
3) Prove that she has used her knowledge in the service of a deaf person.
Note - This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf people, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
1968 Guide Handbook - Friend to Deaf People Badge
1) Show that you speak to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that you are aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
3) Prove that you have used your knowledge in the service of a deaf person.
Note: This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf person, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
1973 Guide Handbook - Friend to Deaf People Badge
1) Show that you speak to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that you are aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
3) Prove that you have used your knowledge in the service of a deaf person.
Note: This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf person, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who use only the finger alphabet.
1978 Guide Handbook - Friend to Deaf People Badge
1) Show that you speak to a deaf person clearly and naturally, and that you are aware of the conditions when lip-reading is possible and when it is not possible. Understand the right position to adopt in order to give the lip-reader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
2) Be able to use the Manual Alphabet and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
3) Prove that you have used your knowledge in the service of a deaf person.
Note: This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the methods of helping two kinds of deaf person, i.e. those who are accustomed to converse by lip-reading, and those who need the extra help of the finger alphabet.
1983 Guide Badge Book - Friend to Deaf People Badge
1) Understand something of the problems faced by:
a) People who were born deaf.
b) People who have become deaf.
2) Show that:
a) You can speak to a deaf person naturally and that you are aware when lipreading is possible and when it is not possible.
b) You understand where to stand (or sit) in order to give the lipreader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
3) Be able to use the manual alphabet and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
4) Show how you have used your knowledge in the service of a deaf person, and have met and talked to deaf people (preferably to a deaf person of your own age group).
This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the method of helping two kinds of deaf person, i.e. those who are accustomed to conversing by lipreading and those who need the extra help of the finger alphabet.
1986 Guide Badge Book - Friend to Deaf People Badge
1) Understand something of the problems faced by:
a) People who were born deaf.
b) People who have become deaf.
2) Show that:
a) You can speak to a deaf person naturally and that you are aware when lipreading is possible and when it is not possible.
b) You understand where to stand (or sit) in order to give the lipreader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
3) Be able to use the manual alphabet and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
4) Show how you have used your knowledge in the service of a deaf person, and have met and talked to deaf people (preferably to a deaf person of your own age group).
This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the method of helping two kinds of deaf person, i.e. those who are accustomed to conversing by lipreading and those who need the extra help of the finger alphabet.
1989 Guide Badge Book - Friend to Deaf People Badge
1) Understand something of the problems faced by:
a) People who were born deaf.
b) People who have become deaf.
2) Show that:
a) You can speak to a deaf person naturally and that you are aware when lipreading is possible and when it is not possible.
b) You understand where to stand (or sit) in order to give the lipreader the best chance of reading the lips successfully.
3) Be able to use the manual alphabet and know when it is necessary and possible to use this method; read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
4) Show how you have used your knowledge in the service of a deaf person, and have met and talked to deaf people (preferably to a deaf person of your own age group).
This badge is intended to equip hearing Guides with an elementary understanding of the method of helping two kinds of deaf person, i.e. those who are accustomed to conversing by lipreading and those who need the extra help of the finger alphabet.
1991 Guide Badge Book - Friend to Deaf People Badge
This badge is intended to introduce those who can hear to the ways in which they can help deaf and hearing impaired people.
1) Understand something of the problems faced by:
a) people who were born deaf
b) people who have become deaf
2) Show that:
a) you can speak to a deaf person naturally, and that you are aware when lipreading is possible and when it is not possible.
b) you understand where to sit or stand in order to give the lipreader the best chance of reading your lips successfully.
3) Be able to use the manual alphabet and know when it is possible to use this method. Read what is spelt slowly to you by another person. Know how to talk to a person who uses a hearing aid.
4) Tell the tester how you have used your knowledge to help a deaf person. Meet and talk to deaf and hearing impaired people - if possible, to someone of your own age.