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You Were Born to Stand Out

January 16, 2020
For way too many years, I tried like heck to blend in with everyone else. I had one hearing aid that I wore on my right ear and I did...
Deaf & HH Adults

Dale McCord: Auto Shop Manager

January 6, 2020
Dale McCord loves cars. He also loves the Washington Redskins. Karen Putz, Hands & Voices Co-Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infusion, sat down with Dale to learn about...
Deaf & HH Adults

Sarah Katz: The Price of Meaningful Connection

November 27, 2019
This story appears in the National Cued Speech Association’s forthcoming book, ‘Our Chosen Path.’ When I was six months old, an audiologist informed my parents that I would likely never...
Deaf & HH Adults

Timothy Chambers: An Artist with Usher Syndrome

October 31, 2019
The following excerpt is shared from Timothy Chamber’s website, 17 Degrees–Timothy Chambers Story. Did you know that a hawk’s range of vision spans approximately 290 degrees? Talk about seeing things....
Deaf & HH Adults

Liz McGary: Single-Sided Deafness

September 16, 2019
  In 2014, at the age of 33, I was at my wits end. For the previous four years, I had struggled with single-sided deafness from what may have been...
Deaf & HH Adults

Laura Schauer: My Journey to Becoming an Audiologist

July 22, 2019
My name is Laura Schauer and I’m an adult with bilateral cochlear implants. I have a long story regarding my hearing loss. I was diagnosed with Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome...
Deaf & HH Adults

Christine Maldonado: Mobile App Developer

July 15, 2019
I was born in Melbourne, Florida–I was born deaf due to Rubella. My mom, dad, uncle, and I are the only deaf members in my family. The rest of my family...
Deaf & HH Adults

Patti Sanchez: A Tireless Advocate

June 24, 2019
An interview with Patti Sanchez, a Senior Employment Specialist (and tireless advocate!) at the MacDonald Training Center in Florida. Describe yourself:  What activities do you enjoy?  Who are your friends? ...
Deaf & HH Adults, Thoughts on Parenting a Deaf Child

Yiesell Rayon: A Rude Encounter

March 19, 2019
It’s always exciting to try new things, but I never expected a rude encounter to come with it… After a week long conference, a group of us wanted to get...
Deaf & HH Adults

Jeff Prail: In Both Worlds

March 11, 2019
I am fortunate that I grew up and experienced both worlds (deaf and hearing) and I consider myself the lucky one for still being in both worlds. The credit goes...

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