Covid-19: Deaf woman struggles through daily tasks as mask mandates tighten

Covid-19: Deaf woman struggles through daily tasks as mask mandates tighten
Candice David wants retailers to educate their staff on communicating with the Deaf community.

Candice David loves her morning coffee.

Every day, she heads to her favourite shop in Palmerston North, but for a moment sits in her car summoning the courage to walk in.

David is Deaf and knows the road to getting her coffee is now marred with anxiety. Covid-19 means those behind the counter must wear masks.

What was a challenging but often straightforward process is now next to impossible. […]

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