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Sean Berdy
The world may not all know who Sean Berdy is quiet yet, but soon he will make a huge impact for the deaf community as a huge actor, entertainer, and comedian.
Sean Lance Berdy was born on June 3, 1993 in the sweet town of Boca Raton, Florida. One of his most common nicknames was “Birdy”. Sean as well as his parents Scott and Terrie Berdy and his brother Tyler were all born deaf at birth and this has nothing to do with genetics. Although the circumstance this has not stopped Sean from following his passion to perform and entertain. His first moment of wanting to entertain was when he was a young boy putting on shows for his parents on the bed while he had his younger brother Tyler shining the light on him. He would also perform with his brother and other family members and friends as well. Sean also really enjoyed impersonating people and many have spoken that he brings much joy and humor in their lives. He also became intrigued with magic in which he competed to show his skills and won the top reward for young magicians at the World Deaf Magicians Festival held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Some of Sean’s favorite hobbies would be dancing, photography, cooking, modeling, paintballing and playing golf.
Sam attended the Indiana School for the Deaf for his primary and secondary schooling where at that school they are committed in providing meaningful learning opportunities not only for the deaf but bilingual students as well. They foster academic and social excellence where languages and diversity are valued most. At Indiana School for the Deaf, He was nominated his sophomore year as “ Mr. Deaf Teen America”. This pageant they host every year to bring teens together for spirited competition and friendship. It’s an annual pageant for the deaf and heard of hearing teenagers to attend. The main goal is to promote young deaf emerging leaders to lead a stronger deaf community. The pageant also gives the students the opportunity to develop leadership qualities,



References: Sean Berdy Main Site http://www.sean-berdy.comSean Berdy on ABC Family http://abcfamily.go.com/shows/switched-at-birth/cast/emmett-bledsoeSean Berdy on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_BerdyMr. Teen Deaf America http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc_center/2010_deaf_teen_america_pageant_.html

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