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The Deaf in the World of Work
Author(s) -
KRUPNICK NANCY,
KRIEGER GEORGE W.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of employment counseling
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.252
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2161-1920
pISSN - 0022-0787
DOI - 10.1002/j.2161-1920.1976.tb00625.x
Subject(s) - vocational education , psychology , work (physics) , deaf blind , futures contract , face (sociological concept) , career counseling , applied psychology , medical education , public relations , pedagogy , business , sociology , mechanical engineering , medicine , social science , finance , engineering , audiology , political science
Deaf persons form a distinct minority in the world of work. Many deaf persons are underemployed and face bleak vocational futures. Many actions can be taken to change the status of deaf employees. Professionals working with the deaf should be aware of the current vocational functioning of their clients. Deaf clients need specific job information, their social and communication skills may need improvement, and they may need basic skills in applying for a job. Comprehensive vocational counseling for the deaf is an obvious need. Also, employees must be encouraged to reduce job discrimination against the deaf. Employer attitudes preclude the deaf for appropriate job trials. If the counselor, client, and the employer work closely together, the occupational picture of deaf workers can be greatly upgraded.