Meanwhile, the employee fears losing his job, getting demoted
, or staying in the same position. He doesn't contribute much during meetings because he does not want to show that he has an impairment. People could get the wrong idea about him, however.Both on the job and in a job search, the best approach is to be open. Instead of putting on the resume or cover letter, talk about the impairment in the interview, she advises.The supervisor is bound by law not to inquire about it, but the candidate can bring it up to put the supervisor at ease. The League of self help for the hard of hearing can provide education for managers regarding the impairment. The League gives workshops to those who are hearing impaired and also helps employers as well.