[Neil Gornall]

ive not met him yet as he will only communicate via text.

That`s no good. I`d be more concerned about that, rather than his hearing.

Well I dont suppose there is much point him calling on the phone so text is maybe a better option?   

[Crystal-clear]

try and give him a chance if he passes your interview,then just check things out

[wightsurf]

I'm also deaf, some thought on the plus side.
Will not talk on the phone
will not talk to custys
will not talk to you  
more time working and will probably work harder as with a disability jobs are harder to get even though it's not meant to affect the interview  :
If he looks right for the job give him ago..
If you are worried he might have a accident I'm sure he can shout and you will hear him.
Just some thoughts but i don't see it as a no go area.
As for the phone i can't make calls but i can talk if it's face to face.

[mci services]

I'm also deaf, some thought on the plus side.
Will not talk on the phone
will not talk to custys
will not talk to you  
more time working and will probably work harder as with a disability jobs are harder to get even though it's not meant to affect the interview  :
If he looks right for the job give him ago..
If you are worried he might have a accident I'm sure he can shout and you will hear him.
Just some thoughts but i don't see it as a no go area.
As for the phone i can't make calls but i can talk if it's face to face.

well said

[formb]

What?

Sorry I'll get my coat.

[G Griffin]

ive not met him yet as he will only communicate via text.

That`s no good. I`d be more concerned about that, rather than his hearing.

Well I dont suppose there is much point him calling on the phone so text is maybe a better option?   

Well, the interview will be interesting then  :.
I`d want to know why he will only text. If it`s because of his hearing, then fair enough.
But as I said, I`d be more concerned about someone reluctant to speak to you, or meet you, rather than someone with impaired hearing.

[bobby p]

cheers for all the opinions. as i worked today,and boy it was a real slogger of a day, its been on my mind -   do i ? dont i?

 decided im going to meet him , and take it from there .he is 21, 5ft10,and 9stone in weight,so no problem on that score

 im going to ask him a bit about balance,because it was mentioned here and on reading on the net,30% of the deaf have a balance problem,im not getting involved if thats the case. for that matter im going to ask any applicant to at least show me they can stand on 1 leg for at least 10 seconds as i dont want any clumsy "klutzes" up a ladder

[bobby p]

im also going to look into the cost of employee insurance for a deaf person,as i only got a quote for ordinary

[Neil Gornall]

My last post was flippant, but no harm meant.

If It were me I would definitly give him an interview, in fact his deafness would in my opinion give him an edge over other applicants. I have a good mate who is deaf and as a result he has always put that bit extra effort in. Maybe to prove a point?

[idealrob]

My dad started the business over 60 years ago, and his first employee was a young 14 year old, deaf & dumb was the name then, he is still doing a couple of days for us and is 72 years old. The reason he employed him was we used ladders then, and after research found that all skyscrapers built in USA were built by a tribe of red indians, who have no problem with balance because of something in there ears, and deaf people have the same. At one time dad we employed 18 full time all deaf & dumb men, and worked mostly for ICI, the large chemical industry on Teesside as well as massive school, council contracts. The local comunity loved what was done in times of no dissabilty act and we had more and more work than we could cope with, and were great workers and were very well paid. For us is was big asset to our business and happy, happy times

idealrob

[Frankybadboy]

the words "deaf and dumb" are really offensive,


these word are old school and do not exist in todays world.


just cause you are deaf dont mean you are dumb

[paul saunders]

I think "deaf and dumb" means, can't hear, can't speak, not can't hear and stupid (dumb).

[Frankybadboy]

I think "deaf and dumb" means, can't hear, can't speak, not can't hear and stupid (dumb).

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[bobby p]

its taken a new twist. turns out the bloke texting me isnt the deaf lad,its some kind of agent or helper or friend.   left me feeling uncertain as to whether to follow through . especially as i was told to only text back as he was deaf

 

[jasonl]

I used to have a deaf bloke on the books carpet cleaning .

He had a buzzer on an armband , and if I wanted to attract his attention I just buzzed him from my sender .
 He was a great worker , and never took off his buzzer . Dont know if they would be legal nowadays.

[Paolo]

its taken a new twist. turns out the bloke texting me isnt the deaf lad,its some kind of agent or helper or friend.   left me feeling uncertain as to whether to follow through . especially as i was told to only text back as he was deaf

 

Meet up with the guy!!

How else can he communicate with you over a phone other than text?

You work on your own at the moment? So, no one would hear you if you had an accident anyway.

There is of course discrimination laws that you need to consider if you are going to start employing people.

I am also finding some of the comments on this subject, quite worrying!!!!

[mci services]

the words "deaf and dumb" are really offensive,


these word are old school and do not exist in todays world.


just cause you are deaf dont mean you are dumb

Franky it may be offensive now but my own mother referred to herself as deaf and dumb her whole life, it used to be a normal expression that meant no offence.

[Helen]

the words "deaf and dumb" are really offensive,


these word are old school and do not exist in todays world.


just cause you are deaf dont mean you are dumb

Franky it may be offensive now but my own mother referred to herself as deaf and dumb her whole life, it used to be a normal expression that meant no offence.

And it still is a normal expression and is not construed in any shape or form as offensive.
(only perhaps by some over the top PC Brigade )
Watching a programme not long ago about communicating with deaf, mute and blind people, some who have been like this since birth! They referred to the condition of can't hear, can't speak as deaf and dumb and were leading specialists in this field.

[Helen]

Bobby P, I think that you are now looking too deeply into this situation and as you say causing yourself uncertainties, that may just be unfounded. If you decide to interview this chap, subconsciously you will already have decided not to take him on
Either interview him, or send him a text saying that the position has already been filled

[Frankybadboy]

the words "deaf and dumb" are really offensive,


these word are old school and do not exist in todays world.


just cause you are deaf dont mean you are dumb

Franky it may be offensive now but my own mother referred to herself as deaf and dumb her whole life, it used to be a normal expression that meant no offence.

And it still is a normal expression and is not construed in any shape or form as offensive.
(only perhaps by some over the top PC Brigade )
Watching a programme not long ago about communicating with deaf, mute and blind people, some who have been like this since birth! They referred to the condition of can't hear, can't speak as deaf and dumb and were leading specialists in this field.

whta i say to you then is helen go and talk to someonewho  is deaf and cant speak,and ask them if they are dumb.

you will be the dumb one believe me
,ive worked with people with hearing problems and cant speak,iam sevrely deaf in both ears and we have a son who is partly deaf,

has for been pc brigade,  has you put it,these people do have feeling,look or in your case google the mean "dumb"

stu mac i did say old school mate.not in todays world




cause someone who in a wheel chair are they class as crippled.NO.


TOUCHLY SUBJECT,yes to me it is,and "deaf and dumb" is offence,look at my sticky post at the top of the page funraising and who for.then you will begin to understand. : :