I've never try to hide the fact of my disability. I've always made them aware of my disability before the interview and most of time - they've said it's not a problem at all. I've had some emails expressing their interests in interviewing me and then I replied back about my disability. They didn't even reply back. Oh well! I don't really care. I wouldn't want to work at ignorant workplace.
You want them to be aware of deaf people especially yourself? Prove them wrong by making yourself valuable. You know - "less talk, more action." This is same for all kind of people - even the one w/o disability. You know what I'm saying? Who is going to pay more for accommodation or listen to someone with insignificant background? Work very hard and make yourself a hot glowing target for any employer to hire. They will pay anything to get you - ANYTHING. My mom's friend's daughter is a deaf harvard grad. She graduated as magna cum laude at her mainstream high school and was a top 1% at harvard as well. As the result, she had handful of big companies wanting to hire her before she even graduated. My hearing friend was a magna cum laude at my mainstream high school and graduated with honors at his college. Now he's just a policy writer - awful job. I can't remember the name of company but last time I heard - she's working for a big company as mechanical engineer (I think).... with a very nice salary + benefits.. and they paid for interpreter too.
While they're both very very intelligent.. the major difference between those 2 people is... - she stands out the most. she overcame the impossible and proved herself as a worthy investment to any companies.
Don't dwell on life difficulty and unfairness. Life's always hard for anyone and there are always plenty of other people who are accommodating. Work hard and prove them wrong! 
