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Hunter@Home - Opening Doors of Opportunity: Bridging the Gap Between the Deaf and the Hearing

March 2, 2021
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(From left) Nyle DiMarco and Lauren Ridloff

(From left) Nyle DiMarco and Lauren Ridloff

On 3/2/21, Hunter hosted this online public program as part of the Hunter@Home series.

With enough perseverance, opportunities can be made where there may seem to be none.

Deaf actor, producer and advocate Nyle DiMarco, Deaf actress Lauren Ridloff, and founder of Deaf Broadway and Hunter College Playwriting student, Garrett Zuercher, joined us for a thought provoking discussion which a glimpse into how they’re breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry and more.

How can we help bridge the gap between the Deaf and the hearing and create more opportunities? We assure you that after hearing their stories, you’ll be inspired to not let anything hold you back and become an advocate for both yourself and others around you.

Watch Hunter@Home – “Opening Doors of Opportunity: Bridging the Gap Between the Deaf and the Hearing” below.

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