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The life of a hearing aid...In a drawer

I've been writing this column since March 2008. When I started doing it, I didn't really think that it would have much 'traffic'. Little did I know that was a false presumption. While I've learned many things that even I didn't...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 09-05-2010

AirTran Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Air Travelers with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against AirTran Airways for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities. The carrier was assessed a civil penalty of $500,000, of which up to $200,000 may be used...

Posted to GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog by BusyBee on 09-03-2010

Filed under: AirTran, civil penalty, Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Air Carrier Access Act of 1986

Response from WE Energies on the Automated Electric Meters

For those of you wondering. I spoke with Deb from WE Energies and we had a good conversation. She looked into the history of our meter and found that back in May 2010, it was showing up on a list of meters that needed to be looked at. Unfortunately, that...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 09-03-2010

2010 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Posters Available to Order

The printed version of the 2010 NDEAM poster is available to order online in English and Spanish. For the first time, the posters are also available as downloadable versions in six additional languages: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, and two Native...

Posted to GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog by BusyBee on 09-02-2010

Filed under: National Disability Employment Awareness Month, poster, Chinese, Navajo, Russian, Lakota, French, Spanish, Arabic

Surviving the Office with Asperger's Syndrome

By Prudence Shank For an individual with Asperger's Syndrome, the workplace can be a virtual shark tank of sensory challenges. Offices are social places. Co workers like to interact with one another, go to lunch together, grab drinks after work, have...

Posted to GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog by BusyBee on 09-02-2010

Filed under: workplace accommodations, asperger syndrome, aspergers

South Dakota CARES, HALP Free Hearing Aid Program!

If you are a resident of South Dakota and have a hearing loss, congratulations! South Dakota is one of the few States here in the U.S. that actually take a proactive approach to getting hearing aids to those that need them. No, this is not a federal or...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 09-02-2010

The Today Show's Segment on Hearing Loss

For those of you that missed it this morning... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38932880#38932880 If you click on the 'subtitles' below the screen, this will allow the captioning to come up. It's nice to see that some of these stories...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 09-01-2010

Walk 4 Hearing in Milwaukee 2011 Update

This past May, the HLAA Chapter in Milwaukee/Racine held their first Walk 4 Hearing. The turnout was tremendous down at the lakefront and the event raised over $50,000 to continue programs and services for those with hearing loss. Due to the success of...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 08-31-2010

Job Search Taking Longer Than Expected? Make the Most of Your Time

By Christy Eichelberger Searching for a job can become a full-time job in itself. With today’s economy, both job seekers with a disability and those without a disability face the prospect of spending an extended period of time searching for a job...

Posted to GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog by BusyBee on 08-31-2010

Filed under: internships, mentoring, networking, job search tips, career assessment tools, volunteering

Important Steps to Take in Preparing for an Interview

By Christy Eichelberger Interviewing is the most critical step in the process of getting a job. Each interview takes preparation, and that requires you to put in some time and effort before the scheduled interview. Interviewing is a skill, and like all...

Posted to GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog by BusyBee on 08-31-2010

Filed under: preparing for an interview, interview training, interview process

WE Energies Automated Electric Meters

I'm sure that most of you here in this area of Wisconsin have gotten the 'upgrade' from WE energies in the form of the new Landis+Gyr automated meters. We have two. One for our Natural Gas and one for our Electricity. I have not really noticed...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 08-27-2010

WE Energies Automated Electric Meters - Better Check your bills!

I'm sure that most of you here in this area of Wisconsin have gotten the 'upgrade' from WE energies in the form of the new Landis+Gyr automated meters. We have two. One for our Natural Gas and one for our Electricity. I have not really noticed...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 08-27-2010

Tips for Disabled Veterans Entering the Civilian Workforce

By Prudence Shank Leaving civilian life to serve in the military changes a person in dramatic ways. And when a veteran leaves the military to return to civilian life, the transition can be difficult. Add to that an injury or disability sustained during...

Posted to GettingHired.com's Own, BusyBee's Blog by BusyBee on 08-26-2010

Filed under: returning to work, disabled veterans, Veterans Administration, civilian job, military jobs

Michigan State University Breslin Center to get Loop System!

Just received this from Juliette Sterkens (audiologist) up in the Fox Valley via my facebook. She's been responsible for many hearing loops being installed in the Wisconsin area over the past 18 months. Here's the link to her website with a list...

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 08-25-2010

Magic Show featuring Deaf Magicians coming to Delavan, Wisconsin!

Posted to 'Hears' to Life! by livinglakecountry.com Community Blogs "Hear's" to Life! on 08-24-2010