Originally Posted by
green427
That might be true in some cases, but, when it comes to being treated equally, it is not pleasant. There is a reason the majority of profoundly deaf people are on government assistance....private employers view us as a big inconvenience. Forget the ADA crap; it doesn't apply to hiring.
I was being a bit sarcastic, of course if I did lose hearing in both ears and could correct it with a hearing aid I would- at least while at work and running errands, but mostly likely not while on the bike or doing anything active.
I'm in the service industry and would not be able to keep my current job if I were 100% deaf. As it is I often have to ask people to repeat things, which is frustrating, but not enough that I'm willing to get a hearing aid.
Unfortunately for me, if my vestibular issues worsen as I age, I may have to choose to sacrifice my hearing, and it won't be correctable.
I know that there are a lot of issues surrounding cochlear implants etc. in the deaf community, and I certainly didn't mean to offend with my off handed comment.