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Sophie Gaddy’s deafness doesn’t stop her from dancing
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The Athlete No One Saw Coming (Except That People Did)
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Theo Valles was chosen for Under Armour’s “Athlete No One Saw Coming.”
LOFT Returns to the Capitol
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AG Bell’s Leadership Opportunity for Teens – more frequently referred to as ‘LOFT’ – was back, in person, for the first time in a couple years.
Calling the Shots
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Carolina Leak, recent Nofer scholarship recipient, on moving from journalism to law
The Role of Parents
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Marin and Nala Zocca both live fulfilling lives with Connexin 26 – a generic mutation that causes congenital hearing loss – but it’s a family affair that brings success and…
Beyond the Limits
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Students have had a uniquely difficult time during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Andi Kasri Unrut’s no exception. Andi – his friends call him Akas – studies law at the Esa Unggul University in West Jakarta, Indonesia, and was recently awarded AG Bell’s George H. Nofer Scholarship. Akas, who is deaf, said the scholarship, first and foremost, allowed him the peace of mind to continue with his education during the pandemic.
A Moment of Serendipity
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If you think you’ve ever been stressed out by a job application, consider Nick Stone. Nick, who’s hard of hearing, faced a dilemma when filling out applications that few people realize exists, and even fewer understand.