Stephen attended Clarke Boston’s Preschool Program. Today, he is studying criminal justice and political science at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Stephen is a member of the RISE (Research Initiative of Scientific Enhancement) undergraduate scientists in training program that promotes and prepares students who are deaf or hard of hearing for acceptance into a PhD program. He is on track to complete his double-major in 2021 and plans to continue his education in an advanced degree program.

Chase
Walking for What’s Possible: Chase’s Story As a newborn, Chase failed his hearing screening and his family quickly learned he had severe to profound hearing loss. After receiving cochlear implants just two months before his first birthday, Chase and his parents began a journey








