{"id":934,"date":"2020-12-03T18:22:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T18:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=934"},"modified":"2020-12-03T18:22:56","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T18:22:56","slug":"dealing-with-hearing-loss-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/dealing-with-hearing-loss-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Hearing Loss in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that approximately 60% of <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Americans with hearing loss<\/a> are in either the workforce or an educational setting. While hearing loss may mean you need a few accommodations, it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be as productive or efficient as your colleagues with normal hearing. Most issues stem from a breakdown in communication, which can be remedied with the right tools and strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled some information to ensure you\u2019re able to perform your best at work or school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Your Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/construction-worker.jpg\" alt=\"Construction worker inside of a building.\" class=\"wp-image-936\" width=\"211\" height=\"316\" title=\"Dealing with Hearing Loss in the Workplace\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers in the U.S. are legally required to provide an equal opportunity workplace, including for those with hearing loss. Common accommodations for employees with hearing loss include assistive listening devices and strategies for helping you communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a plethora of resources available for employees with hearing loss. The HLAA has many resources, including a thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearingloss.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Employment_Toolkit-2018.pdf\">employment toolkit<\/a> covering any issue an employee with hearing loss may encounter. The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/laws\/guidance\/deafness-and-hearing-impairments-workplace-and-americans-disabilities-act\">detailed guide<\/a> on deafness and hearing impairments in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a student, visit your school\u2019s Office of Disability Services to learn what accommodations are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already seen an audiologist to be fit with hearing aids, this can make a big improvement in your ability to communicate with colleagues and excel at your job. If you already have hearing aids, assistive listening devices can give you an extra boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Directional microphones can be used to better hear a speaker in a setting like a meeting or conference without background noise.<\/li><li>Captioned telephones allow you to talk on the phone with customers and coworkers without straining to follow along.<\/li><li>If you have Bluetooth-enabled devices, you can connect them to your computer or any other Bluetooth devices, so your hearing aids can essentially work as a personal headset.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about dealing with hearing loss<\/a> in the workplace or to talk to an expert audiologist about your needs, contact Aaron\u2019s Hearing Aid &amp; Audiology Center today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/how-bad-is-untreated-hearing-loss-for-your-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Bad Is Untreated Hearing Loss for Your Brain?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/bus-truck-drivers-are-at-risk-for-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bus &amp; Truck Drivers Are at Risk for Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/does-hearing-loss-trigger-alzheimers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) reports that approximately 60% of Americans with hearing loss are in either the workforce or an educational setting. While hearing loss may mean you need a few accommodations, it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be as productive or efficient as your colleagues with normal hearing. 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