John Barrowman, a BBC actor experienced sudden hearing loss when he put silicon molds in his ears. To raise awareness for the Deaf. Media stated that he was deaf, however he just had a 57 dB loss. Which is what I have and it's classified as hard of hearing in America. Which means we can her, but just not as clearly as someone with normal hearing. Listen to John Barrow man's Story then you will understand why I created Barnes Communication Solutions to change hearing loss awareness with educational training and keynote presentations.

By providing resources, knowledge, and training, businesses are better able to protect their employees from the dangers of hearing loss. This not only protects their employees’ hearing but also helps improve their productivity and safety. It also helps employers create a healthy work environment and prevent costly hearing-related lawsuits.

Here in the USA we had 10 million jobs open in 2022 and with 6 million unemployed. In this Sound Advice: A Hearing Friendly Business you will listen to what the trends are to help you pivot to attract and offer greater services for employees. As well as is it because of Human Resources and Managers having AI programs to remotely tract the employees productivity and wellness. So, for you who are concerned about corporations or small businesses having a wellness program as one of your deciding factors in working for any business. Take a look at whether this is the type of daily monitoring you want as it might be driving potential employees away and know as an employee that this is something that was probably in small print so beware.

Happy Small Business Week and remember to take a look at how hearing loss is affecting your business. And reach out for your free e-book and/or 15 minute free consultation.

By 2050 900 million people will have hearing loss globally. Listen to hear how you can change peoples perspective on a disability that is humbling as no one can see it and it affects every conversation anyone has with someone who even has a mild hearing loss.

In the USA we are covered by American Disabilities Act Amended starting in 2008 if you are HOH and the Deaf have been covered since 1990. Not all who are deaf use signing and need the same accommodations as the hard of hearing or HOH like closeness for lip reading or preferable closed captioning.

Listen for the definition of disability and then let us know if you can relate. And, what your business or organization would like to change to be more inclusive and compliant for this 20% with hearing loss. That are usually even still in school or working.

Did you know 60% of the American Veterans from the Iraqi and Afghan War have a hearing loss. They would be great civil employees or customers with the right accommodations for this disability. Reach out to Barnes Communication Team for the help your business need to tap into this trillion dollar missed market niche. [email protected]

Shift your mind for new results by listening to Sound Advice: A Hearing Friendly Podcast. Today you will learn about how Marlee Matlin walked out of Sundance Film Festival as they did not accommodate her rights as a person with hearing loss with closed captioning. Bravo for Marlee. Also, what you can do to keep your star employees from leaving with easy to understand ADA accommodations and everyday effective communication skills to help the 1 in 5 with even a mild hearing loss stay actively engaged as a team player and producer to help your business reach its goals. See show notes for a link to think differently.

Listen to Sound Advice Hearing Friendly Business Podcast with host Teresa Barnes, RN to learn how you can change the way our culture is in reference to hearing loss inclusion just like that for the mandatory Hearing Conservation Programs required like Sexual Harassment Training. Happy April Austim Month. Just remember that 1 in 5 have hearing loss no matter what other disability they may have like Sir Richard Branson is an extraordinary individual who has dyslexia. As a dyslexic individual, his life story is empowering and awe-inspiring. Sir Richard Branson was a high school dropout at the age of 15. He went on to become a world-renowned billionaire investor, business magnate, author and philanthropist. He is quoted as saying "In five words, Sir Richard Branson summed up his leadership credo: "Listen more than you talk." According to Branson, if you want to be a great leader, it's more important to be a great listener than a great speaker because "nobody learned anything by hearing themselves speak. It was so great listening to John Assarf of NeuroGym have presenter Matt Leitz talk about his son who ai is going to help that has a cochlear implant and the value he gains by being able to listen and connect with people. So, Tune Into Listening

Here how Teresa has navigate being hard of hearing and being married to two Democrats, being a white woman with powerful Chinese family members on her husbands side and being a nurse manager at the times when Oprah Winfrey came out in the "Color Purple" and the mostly black aids, CNAs, and LVNs were black and wanted to turn to exclusion of me because of my color and how we stopped that polarization. The "Dairy of a Mad Black Women" shows future generations of all women what to do when you are getting married and one of those issues is to never sign a prenuptial and get your name on the house you are taking care of even if your just a "domestic engineer" and delegating to others what to do. And, have some money set aside in some account so that you are not left without anythings. At work be kind and respect what others view as value for their lives and get along. Happy Holy Week as we are celebrating both Passover and Easter at the same time this year. And, no one is above the law and respect it as well.

Today's episode shares what you can do if you have hearing loss in the workplace as a leader or as an employee. How kids in schools need to have accomodations even with a mild hearing loss that are not in special needs classes. Suggestions from Billionaire Sir Richard Branson and Gary V as the soft skills of listening has aided them in their success of world of business in noisy places like London and New York City. The safety issues of everyday traumas like mass shooting in Tennessee and the wonder of teachers who are there to help with this huge disability where the majority are not those who are completely deaf even if they identify with this health issue and social issue. Please reach out to @teresabarnesrn if you'd like 7 Tips for How to Address ADA Hearing Loss Access.

How turning the sound down can bring in more business and improve communication for you whether it be personal or professional. Then what you can request as a person with a disability for ADA rights and how hearing loss affects #listenskills therefore may hinder your success in life and how you can serve those with hearing loss to attract and retain this trillion dollar missed market niche. What to do if you are stopped by s police officer or how to talk to a patient who even has a mild hearing loss. And help move ahead the Hearing Loss Awareness for the 21st Century with Hearing Friendly Business Training and Certification, corporate keynote training or doing it online at Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Training on Podia. You always have a right to request a quiet or hearing friendly space in any public or private venue as it is an ADA requirement to accommodate those with a disability. Learn to recognize those with a hearing loss and send an email to [email protected] for you cheat sheet with 25 Ways to Serve and Recognize.

Why the entertainment industry does not accommodate hearing loss for their viewers when requested is an ADA Law violation. Listen to hearing how to Spring Into Hearing Awareness. To navigate with police or peace officers when you have a hearing loss and why letting others know how to help will help in your business success, service received and given, plus the added benefits of wearing a Hearing Friendly Decal for safety, inclusion, and awarness.

Teresa Barnes, RN the host of Sound Advice: A Hearing Friendly Podcast had the opportunity to met and stay with Rosie Riveter and Newborn Screening Pioneer Marion Downs.

Listen to hear some inside stories and how she believed in the concept of wearing a lapel pin to help bring visibility to those with hearing impairments for easier communication, safety when skiing or golfing, and for greater self-esteem.

How the disability of one's daughter should not block access for services to a larger percentage that have the hearing loss disability.

Dr. Downs was give two honorary doctorate degrees. One in science and one in human services. She was founder of the American Audiology Society, awarded the Medal of the Ministry of Health of South Vietnam, and invited to lecture at the Carhart Memorial Lecture. Plus many other awards. She skied till she was 94. We cross countries skied together and she had me promote her last book "Shut Up and Live". Which I believe every single woman should read that is over 50 years of age. She did win 5 gold metals for tennis in the National Senior Games and beat a brain tumor thus parachute tandem in her nineties.

She was a Maverick Leader and wrote a letter stating that she thought it was an innovative and helpful concept to have those of us with hearing loss wear the Hearing Friendly Symbol. Tune Into Listen.