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Deaf people, including famous deaf people, multicultural, deaf women, gay and lesbian, and senior citizens.
Raymond Luczak - Deaf and Gay Writer
Interview with Raymond Luczak a deaf and gay published writer.
Amy Ecklund
Amy Ecklund is a deaf actress who has a cochlear implant.
Anthony Natale Howie Seago
Two of the best deaf actors around today.
C.J. Jones
A look at the career of this longtime deaf African American actor and comedian.
Christy Smith
An episode of "Survivor" included a deaf contestant, Christy Smith.
Connie Briscoe - Contemporary Deaf Author
Interview with Connie Briscoe, a contemporary author who is deaf.
Curtis Pride
A contemporary baseball player who is deaf.
Deanne Bray
Read about Deanne Bray, the deaf star of the program Sue Thomas, FBEye.
Heather Whitestone McCallum
She was the first - and maybe the only - deaf Miss America.
I. King Jordan
I. King Jordan, the first deaf president of Gallaudet University.
Kelby Brick
Every community has its leaders, and so does the deaf community. Profiles of people providing leadership in the deaf community.
Lou Ferrigno
A bodybuilder and actor with hearing loss.
Louis Frisino
Deaf painter of realistic-looking animals.
Marlee Matlin
A well known deaf actress, who has won an academy award.
Michelle Banks
Michelle Banks, an African American deaf performer.
Phyllis Frelich Linda Bove
A look at the careers of two of the most respected deaf actresses.
Profile of Terrylene - A Deaf Actress
Profile of Terrylene, a deaf actress.
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh experienced sudden deafness.
Shoshannah Stern
Profile of Shoshannah Stern, a deaf actress beginning to make her mark.
Stevie Platt - Self-Published Deaf Author
Deaf people, such as Stevie Platt, can write books and self-publish them.
Tyrone Giordano
Profile of Tyrone Giordano, a deaf actor with a promising future.
Vinton Cerf
The "father of the Internet" happens to be hard of hearing.
William Castle
He was the vice president of RIT/Director of NTID in the 1980s.

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