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Where did the speaker attend school after losing his hearing?
Where did the speaker attend school after losing his hearing?
What tragic event occurred to the speaker's father and other family members?
What tragic event occurred to the speaker's father and other family members?
What did the speaker start at San Diego State University?
What did the speaker start at San Diego State University?
What is the main focus of the company founded by the speaker?
What is the main focus of the company founded by the speaker?
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What message does the speaker convey about deaf individuals' education?
What message does the speaker convey about deaf individuals' education?
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What event led to the speaker losing his hearing at the age of 10?
What event led to the speaker losing his hearing at the age of 10?
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Where did the speaker become homecoming king in the year 2010?
Where did the speaker become homecoming king in the year 2010?
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What tragic event happened to the speaker's family members in 1993?
What tragic event happened to the speaker's family members in 1993?
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What is the primary focus of the company founded by the speaker?
What is the primary focus of the company founded by the speaker?
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What advocacy approach does the speaker promote for deaf individuals?
What advocacy approach does the speaker promote for deaf individuals?
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Study Notes
- Speaker shares personal journey from being a hearing child to losing hearing due to spinal meningitis at age 10
- Was diagnosed as dead, but survived and became deaf
- Father sacrificed a lot for his education, sent him to a school for deaf children
- Father and other family members killed in Burundi genocide in 1993
- Became homecoming king at Qualcomm Stadium in 2010
- Started ASL club at San Diego State University
- Founded a company called Ideal International Deaf Education Advocacy and Leadership to support deaf children's education globally
- Advocates for investing in deaf children's education instead of focusing on "fixing" them
- Highlights the lack of access to education for deaf individuals worldwide
- Emphasizes the importance of focusing on inner voice and abilities rather than disabilities
- Encourages audience to focus on their inner voice and skills to bridge communities and support deaf individuals.
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Description
Explore the inspiring journey of a deaf advocate who overcame challenges, founded an organization to support deaf children's education globally, and highlighted the importance of focusing on inner abilities. Learn about the impact of investing in deaf children's education and bridging communities to support individuals with hearing impairments.
