Deaf dog bonds with students who are hearing impaired

Friday, July 20, 2018
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An elementary school teacher from New Jersey brought a special friend with him to Philadelphia on Friday to teach kids that are either hard of hearing or deaf the importance of inclusion.

Chris Hannah rescued his dog, Cole, from a shelter.
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Cole is deaf.

Hannah says he originally bought Cole to be an inspiration for his 10-year-old nephew, who is also deaf.

Hannah and Cole paid a visit to students at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Logan.
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Hannah let the kids hang out with Cole, and also took time to answer any questions they had about his inspirational pooch.

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