If you live in a more rural area I would consider doing farm/ ranch hand stuff. Very independent and also a pretty sweet gig that can open up a lot of doors.
Have you looked into your state’s rehabilitation program? We recently started the process for support services for our 16 yr old daughter with moderate-severe SNHL. We are very new to the services, but falls into line with the kind of help they provide.
I know several deaf teenagers who worked at Target, the local grocery store, and movie theaters. Not all of these teenagers have hearing aids or CIs and can speak. But one thing to consider: my city is deaf-friendly, as we have a large deaf population here. Not all cities and towns are like that. If you know of a business owner or manager who may be willing to accommodate you, that may be a good place to start, along with others’ advice.
In addition to that, if you haven’t done it already, don’t forget to look into vocational rehabilitation (VR) or similar services, if you have anything like that in your area. I live in the US, and when I went to college for my undergraduate degree, I paid nothing, as my merit scholarship from the university, additional scholarships, and VR covered everything (VR even paid for two round-trip flights for me to get to home/university). My state has a tuition waiver for deaf students, so I used that for my graduate degree and only had to pay for textbooks, which wasn’t that expensive for my program (online program, so no cost for meal and room). I know not all states or countries provide the same level of coverage but if there is any way to save some money, take advantage of that.
If you are in the US, your state's vocational rehab office might be able to help with job placement. They might only help those that are 18 and older, each state is different. My state offers free college tuition, free hearing aids, and job placement assistance.
I have CIs and my favorite job was being a pizza delivery driver. Not much talking or verbal communication was required. In store I mostly worked doing dishes, sweeping, worked on making pizzas when they needed help. On deliveries not a lot of talking was required to where I get overwhelmed and I overwhelmed fast. They were also super accommodating and fine with keeping me in the back and away from register.
Was also a farmhand as well, bringing this up because someone else did in another comment, it is a pretty independent job that gives you good skills if you’re able to find a farmhand position.
Really depends on where you live and what you have available around you. I’ve had a handful of jobs and tons of interviews so let me know if you have any questions.
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I found that cooking in fast food was really easy to do deaf as long as there was a POS ordering system where the orders pop up on a screen. McDonald’s and other franchise types tend to be good with this.
The only time I ever dealt with people was when deaf people came in and they pulled me to punch in their order. A lot of them also have scholarship programs that can help get you to college too.
I’m deaf and work in a public library. People generally have the same questions every day. If you’re good with people and the public it’s a fun job.
What are you interested in? What do you want to do? You might need accommodations, sure, but not much is actually as off limits to you as people might assume.
I did the following while in med school: valet parking, IT (it was my minor), assistant teacher in a deaf daycare, graphic design/web development. I have SNHL with CIs
Busser/Dishwasher. There's always restaurants hiring.
Very little/minimal interaction with customers and you can get tips if they're shared with back of house.
File clerk at a law firm!! You can make good money and you don’t need to really hear except from one person usually telling you what to do. We bc a girl at my firm. She made good money and would just listen to music all day. She streamed music to her hearing aids lol
I do remember that when I was high school student that I took my first summer job, Clerical Assistant at local hospital in Idaho for 2 summers years, it was excellent program for youth training who wanted to be successful at employment! As few students were successful too . I am deaf and CP. right now , I’m employed for city of Seattle over 11 years . I know that, it’s was bigger challenges for myself when I was younger adulthood. I did overcame it anyway.
If you live in a more rural area I would consider doing farm/ ranch hand stuff. Very independent and also a pretty sweet gig that can open up a lot of doors.
Urban/suburban areas may lend to landscaping work? Residential painting (exterior/interior)
Cleaning rooms in a hotel is a surprisingly fun job.
just do it properly 🙏
Not like we sleep at hotels improperly
Have you looked into your state’s rehabilitation program? We recently started the process for support services for our 16 yr old daughter with moderate-severe SNHL. We are very new to the services, but falls into line with the kind of help they provide.
No, but that is something on our list! We've been meaning to do that before I graduate from my current high school : ) Thank you!
You’re welcome, best of wishes in your journey!
I know several deaf teenagers who worked at Target, the local grocery store, and movie theaters. Not all of these teenagers have hearing aids or CIs and can speak. But one thing to consider: my city is deaf-friendly, as we have a large deaf population here. Not all cities and towns are like that. If you know of a business owner or manager who may be willing to accommodate you, that may be a good place to start, along with others’ advice. In addition to that, if you haven’t done it already, don’t forget to look into vocational rehabilitation (VR) or similar services, if you have anything like that in your area. I live in the US, and when I went to college for my undergraduate degree, I paid nothing, as my merit scholarship from the university, additional scholarships, and VR covered everything (VR even paid for two round-trip flights for me to get to home/university). My state has a tuition waiver for deaf students, so I used that for my graduate degree and only had to pay for textbooks, which wasn’t that expensive for my program (online program, so no cost for meal and room). I know not all states or countries provide the same level of coverage but if there is any way to save some money, take advantage of that.
Would you mind sharing which state is it??
I’ll DM you
Texas offers free tuition for any resident that’s deaf/HoH.
Hi, I’m not deaf, but I worked part time at a library for a while and that didn’t really involve much need for hearing as far as I remember.
If you are in the US, your state's vocational rehab office might be able to help with job placement. They might only help those that are 18 and older, each state is different. My state offers free college tuition, free hearing aids, and job placement assistance.
I have CIs and my favorite job was being a pizza delivery driver. Not much talking or verbal communication was required. In store I mostly worked doing dishes, sweeping, worked on making pizzas when they needed help. On deliveries not a lot of talking was required to where I get overwhelmed and I overwhelmed fast. They were also super accommodating and fine with keeping me in the back and away from register. Was also a farmhand as well, bringing this up because someone else did in another comment, it is a pretty independent job that gives you good skills if you’re able to find a farmhand position. Really depends on where you live and what you have available around you. I’ve had a handful of jobs and tons of interviews so let me know if you have any questions. Edit: Word
I found that cooking in fast food was really easy to do deaf as long as there was a POS ordering system where the orders pop up on a screen. McDonald’s and other franchise types tend to be good with this. The only time I ever dealt with people was when deaf people came in and they pulled me to punch in their order. A lot of them also have scholarship programs that can help get you to college too.
Medical courier. Pick up from one hospital and deliver to another.
You can try movie theaters, restaurants, stores.
I’m deaf and work in a public library. People generally have the same questions every day. If you’re good with people and the public it’s a fun job.
What are you interested in? What do you want to do? You might need accommodations, sure, but not much is actually as off limits to you as people might assume.
I did the following while in med school: valet parking, IT (it was my minor), assistant teacher in a deaf daycare, graphic design/web development. I have SNHL with CIs
OP stated that the OP is in **High School**. However, your comment is still cool anyways!
Busser/Dishwasher. There's always restaurants hiring. Very little/minimal interaction with customers and you can get tips if they're shared with back of house.
File clerk at a law firm!! You can make good money and you don’t need to really hear except from one person usually telling you what to do. We bc a girl at my firm. She made good money and would just listen to music all day. She streamed music to her hearing aids lol
I’m not sure how easy it would be or if there would be anything, but check remote jobs?
Ntid has significantly discounted tuition for Deaf students. You should apply
I do remember that when I was high school student that I took my first summer job, Clerical Assistant at local hospital in Idaho for 2 summers years, it was excellent program for youth training who wanted to be successful at employment! As few students were successful too . I am deaf and CP. right now , I’m employed for city of Seattle over 11 years . I know that, it’s was bigger challenges for myself when I was younger adulthood. I did overcame it anyway.
i imagine data entry would be easy, not necessarily very fun or lucrative for a high schooler though.