[rockyisle]

I am also hearing impaired. I have an implant in one ear and wear a hearing aid in the other. So, I think I understand some of your frustrations.

Now that you've made us aware of the issue, why not take this moment to create a club for the Hearing Impaired and Deaf. (Please don't discriminate against those of us who still have some hearing, but do have similar issues in noisy environments)... You just might find that some of "us" would love to learn Sign Language to assist those who cannot hear. And with a growing population of people with a variety of skills and professions, I would bet you'd find many Licensed Interpreters to accompany you to the classes you'd like to attend.

I envision this club where anyone with a desire to be a "hearing" buddy to those who want to attend classes and clubs would accompany that person - for free.

Rather than demanding an accommodation that would be impossible to fulfill, create your own positive destiny by stepping up and making a new reality for you and for others who share the need. Have you placed a request in the Volunteer section of the Daily Sun? Called a reporter to raise awareness of the needs?

I wish you all the best. It's tough for all of us as we grow older to handle our limitations. You could be the change agent for many.