Some of the often-hidden experiences in many offices even before the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a widespread shift to remote work have been the experiences of hearing and visually impaired employees. With a broad shift to remote work, these employees are often finding it more difficult than before to perform their basic job duties.
Accommodating the Visually and Hearing-Impaired
It’s time companies take a look at how they are accommodating and creating opportunities for remote visually and hearing-impaired employees, according to Kevin Rizer, an authority on remote work and author of Always Wear Pants: And 99 Other Tips for Surviving and Thriving While You Work from Home. Rizer knows what he’s talking about. He himself suffers from hearing loss of about 50%.
