Submitted by Beth Wilson, RI SHHH
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Tips for the Workplace
nThe Problem
uMyths and Assumptions
uLetting People Know
uThe Office
uThe Meeting
nCoping Strategies
uAmericans with Disabilities Act
uFacilities
uTechnology
The workshop is organized in two parts.  First we’ll focus on the problem.  What are the myths and assumptions about our hearing loss that torture us in the workplace environment. How do we let people know not only that we have a hearing loss, but how to make communication easier for all of us.  What are the challenges in the office where your communication is typically one on one.  What are the challenges in a meeting where you not only have a group setting, but also group dynamics.

The second part is about coping strategies.  What does the Americans with Disabilities Act say about employment for people with hearing loss.  What kind of strategies can you use with the telephone.  What kind of strategies can you use with the building and conference rooms.  We’ll also talk about solutions that can be designed using technology.  You can take the information from this part and ambush the exhibitors here in the convention hall!