Nobody here is suggesting that the child's speech therapy be neglected. Although, she is not too far off the base for saying that being able to speak does not improve your odds of securing a job.
If they find out you have hearing loss, that's often the deal-breaker. No matter how well you speak, they won't give it a second thought. That's why the ADA is in place, it's to protect the minorities from blatant discrimination.
