Achieving Goals! Career Stories of Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Ambitious Achievers (Lisa Fishbein, Miami Dolphins Cheerleader)
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In this segment, Lisa Fishbein describes her experiences as a cheerleader who is deaf. Lisa cheers for the Miami Dolphins. She has always been involved in athletics, and she believes this helps with her self-confidence. She discusses the time commitment and requirements for making the team. Part of the "Career Stories of Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Ambitious Achievers (Vol. 5)" series.
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Runtime: 7 minutes 11 seconds
- Topic: Deaf Life, History, Social Science, Sports and Recreation
- Subtopic: Athletics, Deaf - General, Sports and Games, Women
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Pepnet-Northeast/NTID
- Series: Achieving Goals! Career Stories of Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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