What services do Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind people need for the work environment?
It depends on the Deaf person. Their needs are very individual. Some might require note takers or interpreters; some may need specific seating locations or good lighting so that hands and lips can be seen; still others are Hard of Hearing and require FM loops or other equipment. Generally all Deaf people will need emergency alarms, phones, and doorbells to be equipped with flashing lights as well as sound. They appreciate being able to communicate with people who do not know ASL through text or instant messaging. In the event of emergencies, it is a good idea to supply them with vibrating pagers and implement a buddy system.
