Introduction

An abundance of information exists for babies who are born with hearing loss as well as for individuals who lose their hearing later in their lives, but few resources detail what life as a Deaf/hard of hearing young adult can look like. We have conducted interviews with a number of these young adults in an attempt to bridge this gap of information.

This page features interviews from a variety of individuals with various backgrounds, display the range of lived experiences everyone can have. These videos are short and sweet to allow you to easily learn about some of the many different experiences that can be had.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews

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Patrick - A student-athlete at St. Norbert's College, Patrick is able to connect with anyone around him, especially through his love for sports -- he has even won a Gold medal with the USA Deaflympics Basketball Team. Watch to learn more about Patrick's experiences as a bilateral Cochlear Implant user.

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An abundance of information exists for babies who are born with hearing loss as well as for individuals who lose their hearing later in their lives, but few resources detail what life as a Deaf/hard of hearing young adult can look like. We have conducted interviews with a number of these young adults in an attempt to bridge this gap of information.

Introductory Video

This page will feature interviews from a variety of individuals with various backgrounds to display the range of lived experiences everyone can have. These videos are short and sweet to allow you to easily learn about some of the many different experiences that can be had.

INTERVIEWS

Patrick – A student-athlete at St. Norbert’s College, Patrick is able to connect with anyone around him, especially through his love for sports — he has even won a Gold medal with the USA Deaflympics Basketball Team. Watch to learn more about Patrick’s experiences as a bilateral Cochlear Implant user.
Katelyn – A student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Katelyn attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in her previous years of school, allowing her to obtain her education while immersed in the Deaf community. Watch to learn more about her experiences as a Deaf signer communicating through ASL.
Jacob – An outgoing individual and student at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Jacob finds no difficulty meeting new people wherever he goes, and has a passion for his friends, family, and tennis. Watch to learn more about Jacob’s experiences as a unilateral Cochlear Implant user.
Madeline – A strong self-advocate and engineering student at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madeline is passionate about helping those with disabilities live their best lives. Watch to learn more about Madeline’s experiences as a hearing aid user.
Tobin – A student at Rochester Institute of Technology, Tobin loves exploring the world, has lived internationally, and enjoys riding motorcycles. Watch to learn more about Tobin’s experiences as a Deaf signer communicating through ASL.
Ben – A scholastic and outgoing individual, Ben loves spending time with his friends and family and is always searching for new experiences. He is currently a student at Yale University in Connecticut. Watch to learn more about Ben’s experiences as a unilateral Cochlear Implant user.