Show Notes
Mohamad Harb, a graduate student, with a Bachelor's degree in psychology joins us today to talk about his hearing disability. Throughout his childhood Mohamad developed hearing loss and gradually lost his hearing in both of his ears. This has shaped many of his experiences in life and we talk about his school accommodations, the deaf and hearing community, the prevalence of hearing disabilities, and his professional art career. Check out his art page on Instagram @hammoudiharbart.
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