1. Q: How do deaf or hard of hearing people talk on the telephone?
A: Some like to challenge themselves while others use a device called a TTY or VCO.
2. Q: Can Deaf people read lips?
A: Some can, but most reply on body movement and facial expressions.
3. Q: What is the best way for a deaf person to communicate
with a hearing person?
A: The best way is to write your message down on paper, But
basic signing skills will help too.
4. Q: Is deafness a handicap?
A: Yes, we are supported under the (ADA) Americans With Disabilities
Act.
5. Q: How do deaf people listen to television?
A: They have a closed-captioning decode which translates the
words on the bottom of the T.V. screen.
6. Q: Why are employers afraid to hire disable people?
A: The reason is because many employers continue to have misconceptions about recruiting and hiring disabled people, including high accommodation costs, confusion over employment laws, and ignorance of recruitment methods.
7. Q: How do able bodies look at disabled people as an individual?
A: It is sad to know that many able bodies look down on disable bodies. Many people judge the disable and underestimate them for what they really are. I can admit that a lot of people lack education about disable people. 8. Q: Can deaf employees participate in meetings?
A: Yes, by having an interpreter to interpret for them.
9. Q: Do deaf employees have equal jobs as hearing
employees?
A: Yes, if they are qualified to do the job.
10. Q: Do deaf employees have the ability to become a supervisor?
A: Yes, if they have experience to do the job. |
