This booklet is intended to assist employers and employment counselors in learning more about deafness. The material discusses the myths and stereotypes surrounding hearing-impaired persons and shows how, through accommodations in the workplace, deaf and hard-of-hearing persons can become reliable and productive employees. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: the meaning of the terms deafness, hearing impairment, and hard-of-hearing; ways of overcoming communication barriers; things deaf persons are capable of doing; the benefits of hiring and upgrading deaf workers; the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and deaf persons; biographical sketches of deaf persons at work; and primary resources available to persons employing and/or counseling deaf individuals. (MN)