Top 10 FAQs on Providing Accommodations for Hearing Disabilities
The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a disability, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the employer. Many states have similar requirements, some of which cover smaller employers. Employees with a variety of hearing conditions (including deafness, being hard of hearing, experiencing ringing in the ears, or having sensitivity to noise) may be entitled to accommodations under these federal and state laws.
To help you understand the requirements for providing accommodations for hearing disabilities, here are answers to frequently asked questions.
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