Hear Me Out (includes audio story)

Hear Me Out is a podcast dedicated to bringing awareness to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community. The podcast hopes to highlight the challenges and lack of resources available to those affected. Hear from experts about the topic and explore the impacts they have made on the community.

Episode 1: Navigating Hearing Loss

Join Maria and Adrian as they speak with Dr. Michael Hoffer, a Professor of Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami, about bringing awareness to the hard-of-hearing and deaf community.

Episode 2: Opening All Ears

Join Maria and Nicolle as they speak with Ms. Rachelle Coca about Kenwood K-8 Center’s specially designed program for its hearing-impaired students and its impact on the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Nicolle Hernandez

Nicolle Hernandez is a hearing-impaired student at Florida International University. She is a Digital Communication and Media major with a concentration in Digital Journalism. She is also pursuing a minor in Social Media and E-Marketing Analytics. She is passionate about her studies and after graduation, she hopes to explore a career in the digital marketing field.