Recent content by TEW

Well guess what. Looks like I will be going back to work Monday. We're going to have to figure out the two-way radio bit. I don't really know what they have planned. They told me not to worry about it. (??) It's a 75 mile round trip commute, but I'm not complaining. Just thankful to be...

I have never learned sign language. I would like to. It's on my "to do" list. You are also correct about age discrimination. I have always heard that if you are over 40 your chances of finding good employment is greatly reduced. As far as lip reading, I find it very easy. My wife thinks I...

Wow! That is great. Good for you. I'm still considering some of my options. I may have a shot at a job that is currently open. I've talked to the manager and so far so good. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for posting. That was really good news

Hello and thanks for all the advice and well wishes. Let me just say, before this gets out of control, I did not lose my job because of my hearing impairment. The company I worked for is downsizing. They have been for a while, I wasn't shocked when my time was up. I wasn't the only one...

LOL.... Man, I know I was discriminated against. Impossilbe to prove. I chased this one outfit all over the state. 7 testings, 7 interveiws. Aced the test everytime. Called for an interveiw. I honestly think I was a "Stat". Just so they could say they interveiwed me. I finally gave up...

Thanks for some more info Jillio. What exactly is a hearing rehab counselor? I may need to look into these services. Also, what does BVR stand for? Business vocational rehabilitation? I'm trying figure out the best approach, I fear I will be totally deaf in a couple of years. I need to get...

Thank you Angel. That's what I was asking. Kalista, I think deafness is a disability, whether or not it is disabiling is debatable. I think you misunderstood my post in its entirety. I am not seeking a handout. I am trying to change career paths to better suit my needs. I am willing to...

"You asked us wrong people, we are not the representive at Social Security office." Uh.... I was asking if there was any board members on SSDI with a similar hearing loss as mine. I understand this is not the Social Security Administration web site.

I thought about that, but I think I have too many/much assets.

Hello I'm new to this site. I have a couple of questions I hope some of you may be able to help me with. First off, I'm 45m, Born HOH. Worked all my life. My hearing has steadily gotten worse over the years. I now have a profound hearing loss. I wear Phonak 413AZ with a little success...