You Were Born to Stand Out
For way too many years, I tried like heck to blend in with everyone else. I had one hearing aid […]
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Hands & Voices
Category: Deaf & HH Adults
Dale McCord: Auto Shop Manager
Dale McCord loves cars. He also loves the Washington Redskins. Karen Putz, Hands & Voices Co-Director of Deaf and Hard […]
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Sarah Katz: The Price of Meaningful Connection
This story appears in the National Cued Speech Association’s forthcoming book, ‘Our Chosen Path.’ When I was six months old, […]
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Timothy Chambers: An Artist with Usher Syndrome
The following excerpt is shared from Timothy Chamber’s website, 17 Degrees–Timothy Chambers Story. Did you know that a hawk’s range […]
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Liz McGary: Single-Sided Deafness
In 2014, at the age of 33, I was at my wits end. For the previous four years, I […]
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Laura Schauer: My Journey to Becoming an Audiologist
My name is Laura Schauer and I’m an adult with bilateral cochlear implants. I have a long story regarding my […]
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Christine Maldonado: Mobile App Developer
I was born in Melbourne, Florida–I was born deaf due to Rubella. My mom, dad, uncle, and I are the only […]
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Patti Sanchez: A Tireless Advocate
An interview with Patti Sanchez, a Senior Employment Specialist (and tireless advocate!) at the MacDonald Training Center in Florida. Describe […]
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Yiesell Rayon: A Rude Encounter
It’s always exciting to try new things, but I never expected a rude encounter to come with it… After a […]
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Jeff Prail: In Both Worlds
I am fortunate that I grew up and experienced both worlds (deaf and hearing) and I consider myself the lucky […]
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