Some of this treatment is intentional, but much of it is due to lack of awareness by the general hearing public. This treatment is evident in many aspects of their lives, and result in a variety of issues that are important to the hearing loss community. We will examine the following areas. Access refers to the ability to take advantage of all the resources that we encounter in our normal lives. This includes entertainment, information, and social resources.
Communications problems increase the complexity and difficulty of many areas of a person's life.
Employment is a source of many issues for people with hearing loss. There are issues with getting a job and keeping a job. Something as fundamental as getting essential information can become extremely difficult. Family is generally a source of support, encouragement, and comfort. This is also the situation for many people with hearing loss.