The ideals of an inclusive society require that people with disabilities have the same chances for a prosperous life as everyone else. A car in America has long been a necessity for most families. It is simply impossible to imagine that hundreds of thousands of people with hearing problems would not have the opportunity to exploit it. However, before getting a license, deaf people must prove that they can drive safely and perfectly know all the rules of the road.
Continue reading Can Deaf People DriveFinancial Guide for the Deaf and Hard Of Hearing
Financial assistance is not the only thing that the deaf and hard of hearing need to feel comfortable and confident in society. However, without such help, it will be difficult for them to achieve equal chances with others. Communication is an important component of human interaction in modern societies. And since verbal communication is one of its main types, people with hearing problems would have less chance of success without additional financial help. To equalize opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing with the rest of society, public and private agencies offer various financial assistance programs to this group of population.
Continue reading Financial Guide for the Deaf and Hard Of HearingWhy Deaf People Will Not Go to a Business
Finding a decent job can be a serious challenge for anyone. And if an applicant has any physical disabilities, this challenge is amplified many times. Can a deaf or hard-of-hearing person go into business without being dependent on unfriendly employers? The experience of thousands of deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the United States suggests that this is extremely difficult. Therefore, the state and federal governments offer different financial assistance programs. However, there are examples of businesses in which deaf and hard-of-hearing people are actively getting involved and taking on leadership roles.
Continue reading Why Deaf People Will Not Go to a BusinessFamous Deaf People
Positive examples and grand achievements of other people that inspire one to fulfill bold dreams are important for any person. In the case of deaf people, the significance of success stories is magnified many times over because people with hearing loss have to overcome many more obstacles in life. And when you see someone who has reached the top and can share their experience, it inspires and gives strength for the realization of the darest tasks.
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The principles of the non-discrimination policy adopted in the United States require respectful treatment of all employees, regardless of their characteristics, including gender, race, physical abilities, and so on. Are these principles enough for people with disabilities to have equal access to positions in government? For a non-discrimination policy to achieve its effect, it is accompanied by affirmative action. They allow employers to even out distortions in hiring. Thanks to them, deaf and hard-of-hearing people get additional employment opportunities in government at all levels.
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The United States of America has over 200 years of history in the education of the deaf. Like many other humanitarian projects, the first school was opened due to the aspiration of deaf devotees from Europe to sail to America to enable the deaf from this continent to receive education in sign language.
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The labor market for the deaf in the United States of America is gradually expanding. Many smart devices that can decode speech into other types of signals make communication much easier. Deaf employees can be just as productive as their hearing colleagues with the assistance of reasonable accommodations. However, there are areas where the work of the deaf can be more advantageous. Here, people with hearing impairments can better discover and realize their creative potential.
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