Meet the Super HEARo Friends
Every character represents a real child with a hearing device, cochlear implant, BAHA, hearing aid, or invisible disability. These are the heroes kids have been waiting for.
Billie
BAHA device
Microtia, bilateral hearing loss
Billie wears a BAHA (Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid) on a pink headband. She was born with Microtia and bilateral hearing loss — and she knows that makes her a SuperHEARo!
Ally
Behind-the-ear hearing aid
Hearing aid user, glasses
Ally rocks her behind-the-ear hearing aid and glasses. She shows everyone that hearing aids are nothing to hide — they're part of what makes her super!
Elise
Cochlear implant
Cochlear implant, wheelchair user
Elise has a cochlear implant and uses a wheelchair — and she wouldn't change a thing. With her red cape flowing, she's ready for any adventure!
Malcolm
Invisible disability
Autism spectrum — rainbow infinity hoodie represents neurodiversity
Malcolm's superpower might be invisible, but it's mighty! He's on the autism spectrum, and the rainbow infinity on his hoodie celebrates the unique way his mind works.
Mario
Cochlear implant with external processor
Cochlear implant user
Mario's cochlear implant with its external processor helps him hear the world — and his blue superhero suit shows he's proud of every part of who he is!
Zeina
Hearing aid
Hearing aid user, Muslim representation (hijab)
Zeina wears her hearing aid with her beautiful pink hijab. She represents Muslim children with hearing loss and shows that representation matters!
Ms. Jessica
Teacher of the Deaf
Ms. Jessica is the teacher who brings all the SuperHEARos together! Based on real-life author and Teacher of the Deaf, Jessica Jordan-Hogan, she guides each child to discover their unique superpowers.
Representation Matters
The Super HEARo Friends represent children who have never seen themselves in media:
BAHA Device
Billie — Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid
Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid
Ally — hearing aid with glasses
Cochlear Implant
Elise — with wheelchair representation
Invisible Disability
Malcolm — autism spectrum, neurodiversity
Cochlear Implant + Processor
Mario — external processor visible
Hearing Aid + Muslim Representation
Zeina — hearing aid with hijab