{"id":1130,"date":"2022-10-27T00:39:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T05:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2022-10-27T00:39:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T05:39:42","slug":"tips-for-navigating-the-first-day-of-a-new-job-with-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/tips-for-navigating-the-first-day-of-a-new-job-with-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Navigating the First Day of a New Job With Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Starting a new job always comes with a bit of stress and apprehension. If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>, you may worry about how it might affect your ability to function in the workplace and communicate with your coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that there are several tips you can follow to make sure hearing loss doesn\u2019t hold you back from finding success at your new job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Law Entitles People With Hearing Loss to Accommodations in the Workplace <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-jopwell-2422293-1280x910.jpg\" alt=\"Woman at a new job smiling and talking with her coworkers.\" class=\"wp-image-1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-jopwell-2422293-1280x910.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-jopwell-2422293-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-jopwell-2422293-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-jopwell-2422293-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/laws\/guidance\/deafness-and-hearing-impairments-workplace-and-americans-disabilities-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reasonable accommodations to enable applicants and employees with hearing loss<\/a> unless doing so would be an undue hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of accommodation will vary based on the individual, and not everyone with hearing loss will require the same help. Some examples of reasonable accommodations might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Assistive technology like a captioned telephone, telephone headset, emergency notifications systems that use vibrations or strobe lights<\/li><li>Assistive listening devices like a personal amplifier<\/li><li>A sign language interpreter<\/li><li>Work area adjustments, such as moving a desk to a quieter part of the office<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maximize Your Hearing at Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to asking for any reasonable accommodation that will make it easier to do your job, it can be helpful to try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Wear your hearing aids<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids<\/a> help amplify the sounds you need and want to hear, suppress unwanted background noise, and many pairs even can connect to wireless technology. All these features make communicating at work easier, whether it\u2019s during company meetings or lunch out with clients at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interurban.us\/interurban-edmond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interurban Restaurant.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Schedule a hearing test. <\/strong>If you\u2019ve been struggling with your hearing but don\u2019t currently wear hearing aids, schedule an appointment for a hearing test. The tests are quick and painless and offer immediate insight into the severity of your hearing loss and the best treatment options. Finding the right hearing aids or other listening devices can make a world of difference in helping you thrive at your new job.<\/li><li><strong>Be open about your hearing loss. <\/strong>Let your coworkers know about your hearing loss and share helpful communication strategies with them. This could mean asking them to always make sure they are facing you when they speak to you or making sure to tap you on the shoulder and get your attention before they start to speak. If you\u2019re communicating remotely, ask if the video platform you are using has a live captioning service so that you can read along.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like additional tips on coping with hearing loss in the workplace or wish to schedule an appointment, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Hearing Care by Hough<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/how-ai-hearing-aids-can-transform-your-life\/\" class=\"related-post\">How AI Hearing Aids Can Transform Your Life<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/understanding-selective-attention-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Selective Attention Hearing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingcarebyhough.com\/what-to-know-about-hearing-aid-technology-in-2024\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Hearing Aid Technology in 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a new job always comes with a bit of stress and apprehension. 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