AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Beach Center on Disability

When Difference is a Blessing: Emma’s Story

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Emma is 14 years old and in the seventh grade. She enjoys dressing hair, and loves pizza and brownies. Emma has moderate hearing loss, a severe speech disorder, and developmental delay, but that didn't stop her parents and teachers from having a positive outlook about her potential.

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