How would you interview a Deaf person. Note: you do not know the
language spoken or understood by the deaf. So how would you communicate?

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Request for Question Clarification by sublime1-ga on 17 Oct 2005 20:42 PDT

Any reason not to instruct them in writing to bring an interpreter
to the interview?

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 17 Oct 2005 23:36 PDT

Hello nainilchheda-ga,

It seems to me that there are a bunch of variables to find out about
before you decide.  Why are you interviewing this person? I think
interviews are normally conducted with someone that you have an
interest in and know something about. What do you know about your deaf
person even though "you do not know the language spoken or understood"
by them? Is the person deaf from birth or did they go deaf after livig
some stretch of their life hearing? You need to find out what
languages the person you're interviewing speaks -- this is true of
anyone you're interviewing. If you discover they're deaf, you need to
find out if they can communicate in sign language.

This seems to be a trick question. Please flesh out the situation
you're dealing with. Thanks.

~ czh ~

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 18 Oct 2005 04:31 PDT

The ADA (American Disabilities Act) gives persons with disabilities
many specific rights --during job searches, interviews, and actual
employment. This affects employers with more than 25 employees. Do you
have more than 25 employees?

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 18 Oct 2005 11:16 PDT

Are you talking about an employment interview? What is the reason for the interview?

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Clarification of Question by nainilchheda-ga on 18 Oct 2005 18:54 PDT

1. For Sublime1-ga --> I just want to know how to interview a person
who is deaf. Yes bringing an interpreter could be an option too.
However I need more options to choose from.

2. For czh-ga --> Why am I interviewing the person --> The person has
applied to our company and the resume of the person says he is could
be a good candidate for the position. Yes the person can communicate
via sign languate. The resume says so.

3. For cynthia-ga --> Yes we have more than 25 employees.

4. For roxrox-ga --> Your comments are really appreciated and I shall
try following them. Thank you.

Hope this clarifies. 

Thank you.
Nainil Chheda.
http://www.eliteral.com/

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Request for Question Clarification by tlspiegel-ga on 18 Oct 2005 22:20 PDT

Hi nainilchheda,

Perhaps this information will be helpful for you. If my findings are
satisfactory, please let me know and I will post this information as
the official answer to your question.

RIT NTID National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Interviewing a Deaf Person
http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/emp_interview.php

http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/emp_interpreter.php

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Rights of Deaf And Hard of Hearing Under the ADA
http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/ada_rights.html

"The ADA says employers cannot discriminate in the job application
process, hiring, firing, salary/pay, promotion, or any other benefit
of being an employee. This means a qualified interpreter should be
available for a job interview. If a verbal test is part of the job
application process, the employer should provide an appropriate
written test for a deaf applicant."

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Best regards,
tlspiegel

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Clarification of Question by nainilchheda-ga on 20 Oct 2005 18:53 PDT

Hi,

Your answer is pretty well. However I'd expect a few more web links
and / or explaination on the same.

If you could provide some more details on the same it would be great
and your answer could then be posted in the Official Answers section.

Thank you.
Nainil Chheda.

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Request for Question Clarification by tlspiegel-ga on 20 Oct 2005 19:23 PDT

Hi nainilchheda,

Thank you for your clarification.  Perhaps another researcher will be
able to answer your question.

Best regards,
tlspiegel

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Clarification of Question by nainilchheda-ga on 31 Oct 2005 13:45 PST

tlspiegel,

Please post your comments/answer to the main official section.
Once you do the same, I shall transfer the payment to your account.

Thank you for your help. Appreciated.

Nainil Chheda.
CEO, Chair & Founder.
http://www.digitalcertificate.us/

Hi by nainilchheda,

Thank you for requesting I post my comments in the answer box.

RIT NTID National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Interviewing a Deaf Person
http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/emp_interview.php

http://www.ntid.rit.edu/nce/emp_interpreter.php

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Rights of Deaf And Hard of Hearing Under the ADA
http://www.zak.co.il/deaf-info/old/ada_rights.html

"The ADA says employers cannot discriminate in the job application
process, hiring, firing, salary/pay, promotion, or any other benefit
of being an employee. This means a qualified interpreter should be
available for a job interview. If a verbal test is part of the job
application process, the employer should provide an appropriate
written test for a deaf applicant."

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Please note:
I'm not able to post the keywords used for finding my research due to
the time that has elapsed from my comment until now.  I clear my cache
every evening so I have no record of my search.


Best regards,
tlspiegel

As an employer, you may need to provide "accommodation".  Get an interpreter.

You ask the deaf person how he/she would like the interview to be
conducted. No point in hiring a sign language interpreter if the deaf
person does not sign and prefers to lip-read or use AOL Chat.

In particular, you need to establish whether the person can speak.

side note, might help you. While attending college to become a tacher
my daughter taught me to say, " a person who is deaf" instead of "a
deaf person"

She taught me to never put the disability before the person, because
then the focus is always on the disablity instead of the person. "A
disabled boy" vs. "a Boy with disabilities"

At first I thought is was mere semantics but when you think about it,
read the different ways the facts can be stated and even say the words
aloud, I concluded that she was right and have always made a point of
following her advice. It at times may seem a bit ackward but the more
you use it the more it will flow. I hope this information helps you,
and everyone reading this thread.

Thanks roxrox, I never knew that, and I will never forget that in the future!

I found "informal" sign language most useful.  I've had to do that to
overcome language barriers in Korea (I don't know any Korean but I
managed to communicate alright).

In addition, some deaf people can read lips.  If this is the case, be
sure to fully articulate your words, as it becomes easier to spot
movements by the mouth and tongue.  In addition, ALWAYS be facing the
potential employee while talking, or it'll be harder for them to see
your mouth.

Make sure you figure out a job where hearing is not of crucial
importance.  Deaf people tend to be much more alert than people
without hearing difficulties.  Try to put him/her into a position
where this advantage can be utilized.

If all else fails, you should try to find an interpretor.