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Inspired many others to seek help from hearing aids when he purchased hearing aids during his presidency.

Experienced mild hearing loss associated with exposure to loud music as a teenager. His purchase of hearing aids as president inspired other baby boomers to feel that hearing aids were not just for old people.

Was deeply troubled by his hearing loss and could not bring himself to speak of it publicly. However, his hearing loss stirred the most profound depths of his being and undoubtedly contributed to the outpouring of emotion in his revered compositions.

Miss America of 1995, is the first deaf Miss America. She wears a hearing aid in one ear and a cochlear implant in the other ear. She has been an inspiration to many, especially to young people with disabilities, for her achievements and optimistic spirit.

Surgeon General of United States, 1981-1989, was first an internationally respected pediatric surgeon. After he resigned as Surgeon General he became a powerful force for public health and health education. When he found that he had a hearing loss himself he was amazed to find how much hearing aids helped and then became an advocate for people with hearing loss, encouraging all to get the help they need to hear better.

Star of the "Incredible Hulk" television show became an instant role model for young people with hearing loss. Lou experienced hearing loss as a child, and then went on to star in many movies, play professional football, and win several bodybuilding titles. He has told others that his hearing loss made him determined to maximize his own potential.

Radio talk show host, experienced sudden hearing loss as an adult. Rush found ways to use technology in the radio studio and ask for help from his staff in order to continue with his radio broadcasts, then got a cochlear implant which helps him to hear.

Star of "L.A. Law," sought help when he realized he had a hearing loss and feels fortunate that his hearing aids help him to hear.

Was deaf and blind and is one of the most highly respected and frequently quoted women in history as an author and thinker.

Stage and screen star, found that surgery and hearing aids helped her hearing. She too has encouraged others to get the help they need.

A deaf actress who starred in the long-lived soap opera, "Guiding Light," and proved that people can realize their dreams despite a hearing loss.

Had a hearing loss as a young man and his hearing progressively worsened as he became older. He was one of the most prodigious and prolific inventors of all time.

Golf legend, wears hearing aids and urges others to get help.

Courtesy of Interactive Therapeutics, Inc.