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Reggie Williams -
NFL Star & Politician

"A hurdler doesn't stop after the first hurdle", said Reggie Williams, an athlete, humanitarian and politician who has soared over hearing and speech challenges himself. Mr. Williams was national chairman for the Council for Better Hearing and Speech Month in 1991 and has done numerous public service announcements for BHI as a means of helping others to overcome the hurdles of hearing loss. He was a fearsome power on the football field for the Cincinnati Bengals for 14 years and has a lifelong record of distinguishing himself as both a fierce... More

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Childhood Hearing Loss

  • Infants may begin to use hearing aids as early as 2-4 months of age.
  • Federal laws mandate that all school districts must provide specialized education to children with hearing loss.
  • Even a mild hearing loss can seriously impact a child’s ability to learn in a school environment.


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