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Peer reviewedCompton, Christy – Volta Review, 1993
Research is presented that suggests three possible factors that hinder the career mobility of deaf federal employees: communication problems, lack of comparable education, and unawareness of appropriate behavior. Practical steps that employees may take to improve their situation are outlined. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Career Development, Deafness, Employees
Download full textTerzian, Aram L.; Saari, Marjorie E. – 1985
This booklet is intended to assist employers and employment counselors in learning more about deafness. The material discusses the myths and stereotypes surrounding hearing-impaired persons and shows how, through accommodations in the workplace, deaf and hard-of-hearing persons can become reliable and productive employees. Addressed in the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Problems, Deaf Interpreting
