Title:Through Their Eyes and Mine
Author:Smith, Kathleen
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Shortly after Kathleen Smith was born, she was diagnosed with congenital cytomegalovirus that left her with permanent hearing loss. Thanks to her determination and her loving family, she thrived in spite of health challenges. However, her frustrations persisted—why had her diagnosis been delayed? Where was the legislation that would have compelled early screening? And why were resources for families like hers something to fight for, rather than tools that were already there when they were needed?
In Through Their Eyes and Mine, Kathleen weaves her own life story through the history of CMV and Deafness themselves—the doctors who have sought to understand them, the institutions that have worked to open doors in education and government, and the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community that has fought tirelessly for inclusion, representation, and opportunity. With passion and rigor, Kathleen rallies readers around a world where success stories like hers are commonplace—and where CMV is met with support and awareness no matter the circumstance.
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