Born with hearing loss, she earned a musical theatre degree
Sabrina Wong, a 21-year-old born with moderate-to-severe hearing loss, is graduating from LASALLE College of the Arts with a degree in musical theatre. Despite early struggles with shyness and speech development, she used music and theatre to build confidence and pursue her professional dreams.
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This story highlights the importance of inclusive education and the role of the arts in overcoming physical and developmental barriers.
Growing up with hearing loss left Sabrina Wong shy and unsure of herself. Music, theatre and speech therapy gave the 21-year-old LASALLE College of the Arts graduate the confidence to pursue a dream she never thought possible.
Born with moderate-to-severe hearing loss in both ears, Sabrina Wong pursued a degree in musical theatre through years of perseverance, training and speech therapy. (Photo: Sabrina Wong)
Every five to seven days, Sabrina Wong changes the tiny batteries powering her hearing aids. Without them, the 21-year-old struggles to hear and follow conversations.
The tiny devices have also helped make what she once thought was a “wild dream” possible – performing on stage.
Born with moderate-to-severe hearing loss in both ears, Wong grew up shy and introverted, often retreating into what she calls “my own world”.
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