{"id":11627,"date":"2023-11-16T14:52:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=11627"},"modified":"2023-11-16T14:52:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:52:58","slug":"how-to-accommodate-your-hearing-loss-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/how-to-accommodate-your-hearing-loss-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Accommodate Your Hearing Loss at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A good day at work may mean starting off with a fresh cup of coffee from Caf\u00e9 Cesura, getting a good review from your boss and even finding accommodations for your hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss can make it challenging to understand your coworkers, drain your energy and lead to a more stressful workday. You can have a great day at work by employing some useful tips and tricks for hearing loss management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology for Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Three-coworkers-looking-at-a-laptop-together.jpg\" alt=\"Three coworkers looking at a laptop together.\" class=\"wp-image-11631\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Three-coworkers-looking-at-a-laptop-together.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Three-coworkers-looking-at-a-laptop-together-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/everhear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Three-coworkers-looking-at-a-laptop-together-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15% of U.S. adults<\/a> experience some degree of hearing loss. One of the best ways to manage your hearing loss is by taking advantage of the helpful technologies available. Two hearing loss tools include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hearing aids<\/strong>. Hearing aids have a microphone that collects sound, an amplifier that raises its volume and a speaker that delivers it directly to the ear canal. The small but technologically advanced devices can amplify speech sounds and reduce background noise, leading to clearer communication at work. Clearer communication will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\">participate more fully in work meetings<\/a>, after work drinks and leave you with more energy to enjoy the rest of your day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speech-to-text software<\/strong>. You can use speech-to-text software during both virtual and in-person meetings. The software collects speech and transcribes it on the screen or device in front of you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workplace Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires every employer to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/resources\/effective-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reasonable accommodations<\/a> for those with hearing loss. Accommodations may include captioning software, written materials, printed scripts, an ASL interpreter, a qualified notetaker and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discuss Your Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussing your hearing loss and asking for accommodations can feel a little uncomfortable at first. Taking time to remind yourself that your needs are important can help you feel empowered to<a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/hearing\/hearing-health\/communication-strategies\/\"> ask for accommodations<\/a>. Try starting small with your human resources hiring team or direct management. If you feel comfortable, move on to your close coworkers. Remember that disclosing hearing loss is very personal, and you can go at any pace you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about managing your hearing loss, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Evergreen Speech and Hearing Clinic<\/span> today to make an appointment with one of our trusted specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/what-are-the-benefits-of-different-hearing-aid-styles\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Are the Benefits of Different Hearing Aid Styles?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/common-audiology-questions-and-their-answers\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Audiology Questions and Their Answers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/everhear.com\/how-does-diabetes-affect-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Does Diabetes Affect Your Hearing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A good day at work may mean starting off with a fresh cup of coffee from Caf\u00e9 Cesura, getting a good review from your boss and even finding accommodations for your hearing loss. Hearing loss can make it challenging to understand your coworkers, drain your energy and lead to a more stressful workday. 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