If being able to hear (or see or lift, etc) is a bona fide occupational qualification - that is necessary to perform the job - the employer needs to look at whether reasonable accomodation can be made to allow the person to perform the job. "Reasonable" is determined by how many people there are in the job category, the cost of the accomodation and the funds available to the company.Originally Posted by Grace
It is alot more complicated than it sounds to make a claim under ADA.
Your best bet is to be prepared in advance to describe to the prospective employer how the disability could be accomodated. I was working for a school bus company and we had some hearing impaired mechanics. Vibrating beepers and flashing lights took care of warning them of moving vehicles and other hazards.
Also, ADA only applies to employers with 15 or more employees.
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