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Being deaf from NF2, like DUH, of course one is considered disabled under ADA.
Now if that person gets an ABI, are they still considered "disabled" under ADA?
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ABI
- By jerecare
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 1:07 pm · 3 replies
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- By sweetiecat
- Posted October 30, 2009 at 10:58 pm
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What is ABI. Because your deaf doesn't make you disabled. I have a degree in deaf education. I know a lot of deaf people who work. Although, being deaf with NF is a different story.
- By jerecare
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 8:56 am
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i work. disabled under ada does in fact include those who are deaf, whether one works or not. i am a disabilities access coordinator for a domestic violence/sexual assault coalition so I also know a thing or two :-)
ABI = auditory brainstem implant. most of us who have NF2 do not benefit from CI and must have something implanted in our brain to hear.
- By sweetiecat
- Posted October 31, 2009 at 12:41 pm
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Thanks for educating me! I really do appreciate it...
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