Overcoming Obstacles

Overcoming Obstacles: Sofia

HOW does Sofia hear? With her passport in hand, a chocolate bar to enjoy, and one hearing aid and one cochlear implant! All About Me Hi,...

Overcoming Obstacles: Gwendylan

HOW does Gwendylan hear? With her karate belt on, a chess piece in hand, and two hearing aids! All About Me Hi, I’m Gwendylan, a 6th...

Overcoming Obstacles: Faith

HOW does Faith hear? With her Elsa-style braid, a microphone in hand, and two hearing aids! All About Me Hi, I’m Faith, a 10th grader...

Overcoming Obstacles: Kasey

HOW does Kasey hear? With her headshot in hand, two adorable Labradoodles, and a hearing aid and cochlear implant! All About Me Hi, I’m...

Overcoming Obstacles: Braden

"I’m only 11 years old, but I feel like I’m on the best journey ever!" All About Me Hi, I’m Braden from Fort Worth, Texas! I am...

Overcoming Obstacles: Regan

HOW does Regan hear? With a lacrosse stick in one hand, a book in the other, and two cochlear implants! All About Me Hi, I’m Regan, and I...

Overcoming Obstacles: Jorge

HOW does Jorge hear? With an outgoing personality, a can-do attitude... and a bone anchored hearing aid! All About Me Hi, I’m Jorge, and...

Overcoming Obstacles: Meet Alexis

HOW does Alexis hear? With a thirst for adventure, a passport in hand, and bilateral cochlear implants! All About Me Hi, I’m Alexis, and...

Overcoming Obstacles: Emily!

HOW does Emily hear? With her Gap onesie on, a gummy smile, and 2 pink hearing aids! All About Me Hi, my name is Emily, and I’m...

Overcoming Obstacles: Elena

All images of Elena LaQuatra wearing crown/sash were taken in 2016 during her time as Miss Pennsylvania USA. How does Elena hear? With a...