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Harold Whittles’ First Sound
This captivating photo from 1974 captures the moment Harold Whittles hears sound for the first time. His wide-eyed amazement is thanks to Dr. Jack Bradley, who fitted him with a hearing aid. Born deaf, Harold had spent five years in silence before experiencing the wonders of sound.
Imagine the joy of hearing your voice, the laughter of friends, or the hum of everyday life for the very first time! Hearing aids were quite the innovation back in the 1970s, and Harold’s story reminds us of the profound impact of technology on human lives.
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