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The problem is that I have a boss who is not willing to make even a little bit of accomodation for my hearing loss (75% Right ear, 80% left ear). I wear aids in both ears. As we all know that is far from perfect and I've never had "normal" hearing in my life. When I was in school I learned lip-reading(12 years) and had speach therapy (5 years). She yells at me constantly. The other day I was trying to read her lips and she asked me point-blank in front of everybody what I was staring at. She talks so I can't see her a lot of the time. She leaves me out when she can, that way I don't always get necessary information, which gives her more reason to yell at me. Funny thing about all of this- I work in a special ed classroom where you would think there would be at least a little understanding of a hearing loss. We have a hearing impaired boy in class who has a lot less hearing loss than I do. Guess what I'd really like her to understand is that the impairment doesn't go away- EVER. As a special ed teacher she really needs to understand that the kids we teach now grow up to be people like me and all of us. Thnks for letting me vent. Any suggestions or advice on this would really be appreciated Karen
Posted on 03/19/09, 08:03 pm |
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Maybe you can look into ADA guidelines. How in the world was she able to become a "special ed" teacher in the first place?
Hope things work out for you. -devin 
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Her behavior borders on discriminatory. The ADA guidelines are pretty clear, if she is aware of your disability, it is her (the company's actually) responsibility to make reasonable accomodations for it. In your situation, especially in a special ed environment, I would think(hope) that dealing with lip reading (among other adjustments) would be the standard policy and practice! If speaking with her is not productive, I would seriously consider speaking with her supervisor. If that is not an option, there must be some board/group/association that oversees what the company does. You are being treated unfairly, and you certainly don't have to accept it.
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I agree with ericsbracer, I think it states under the ADA that you are federally protected under the law. So you shouldn't be putting up with that bullshit. (pardon my french) So I'd definetly talk to the principal or the person that's in charge. She shouldn't be getting away with this.
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