Lawmaker: Human rights law should include hearing aids
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On Tuesday, Nassau County Legis. Joshua Lafazan (I-Woodbury) introduced a bill he hopes will amend the county’s human rights law to include hearing aids and similar devices as a "reasonable accommodation" that private and public employers can make for hearing-impaired employees. Credit: Howard Schnapp