A recent article in the Chicago Tribune entitled, “Casino Bets on the Hearing-Impaired: Nonprofit Helps Des Plaines Gambling Venue Focus on Abilities, Not Disabilities In Hiring,” drew attention to an important issue- changing hiring practices affecting the hearing impaired.  As the article highlighted, things are looking better. A sigh of relief from many can been felt, as historically those with hearing issues have encountered numerous obstacles in the hiring process.