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 that I wore on my right ear and I did...
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 of Hearing Infusion, sat down with Dale to learn about...
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, an audiologist informed my parents that I would likely never...
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 of vision spans approximately 290 degrees? Talk about seeing things....
Liz McGary: Single-Sided Deafness
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...
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 hearing loss. I was diagnosed with Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome...
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 deaf members in my family. The rest of my family...
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 yourself: What activities do you enjoy? Who are your friends? ...
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 week long conference, a group of us wanted to get...
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 one for still being in both worlds. The credit goes...
