Employment Services
Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RCDs) provide a wide range of services for Vermonters who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or late-deafened. RCDs:
- Are experienced sign language users with extensive knowledge of Deaf culture
- Have knowledge of types of hearing loss and how they impact employment and independence
- Work with high school students and adults
- Work with Audiologists statewide around hearing aids
- Are a resource for both individuals and employers
Employment services for the Deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened may include:
- Employment counseling and guidance
- Career development
- Identifying your job interests and skills
- Resume writing
- Interview skills
- Keeping your job
- Education and job training
- Accommodations
Other Services
In addition to employment services, RCDs provide:
- Technical assistance around home accommodations
- Adaptive equipment
- Technical assistance around the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Information about deaf clubs or hard of hearing groups
- Support groups
- Accommodation tips for employers
Life After High School Transition Services
Life after high school transition services include:
- Information on accommodations
- Job leads, referrals, and job try-outs
- Wide-range consultation
- Special equipment for work (if eligible)
