TED: Deaf in the military | Keith Nolan

The speaker, a deaf individual, shares their lifelong desire to join the military, despite being repeatedly disqualified due to their hearing impairment. They discuss their journey from aspiring soldier to teacher, and their realization of perpetuating limitations on deaf individuals. The speaker explores the inclusion of deaf soldiers in the Israeli military and their own experiences in the ROTC program, highlighting the challenges and support they received. They advocate for policy changes to allow deaf individuals to serve in non-combat roles in the U.S. military.

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