Gerid Adams

Gerid Adams

Wyoming, Michigan, United States
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About

From a young age, I've navigated profound hearing loss. With this lived experience, I…

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    Michigan, United States

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    Michigan, United States

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    Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

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    Southwest Michigan

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    Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Volunteer Experience

  • GRCC Computer Lab Support Staff

    GRCC Computer Lab Support Staff

    Grand Rapids Community College

  • Helping Children and Adults with Disabilities Participate in Sports

    Helping Children and Adults with Disabilities Participate in Sports

    Special Olympics

    - 2 years

    Social Services

    Assisted with organizing and assisting local Special Olympics events.

  • Grand View Elementary Coach

    Grand View Elementary Coach

    VEX Robotics, Inc.

    - 2 years 4 months

    Education

    Coaching 4-6th graders on engineering robots in order to accomplish certain tasks and then competing in tournaments. Helping implement teamwork and strategic approaches as a team.

  • Volunteer Staff

    Volunteer Staff

    Cochlear

    - Present 8 years

    Health

    Talk with others that are considering implants about my personal experiences as well as answering technological questions. Also help with rehabilitation practices.

  • President of Greater Grand Rapids Chapter

    President of Greater Grand Rapids Chapter

    Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)

    - Present 5 years 9 months

    Health

    HLAA OAK (Ottawa, Allegan and Kent Counties) Chapter President. Responsible for startup and organization of HLAA OAK Chapter.

    We educate others on hearing loss and resources available to them.

  • Test Pilot

    Test Pilot

    Disability Advocates of Kent County

    Human Rights

Licenses & Certifications

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Grand View Vex-Iq Robotics

    Coach

    - Present

    Coaching alongside Brent to help 4-6th graders put together robotics using the Vex-IQ system and program them to perform catered tasks for specific tournament matches.

  • Cochlear Americas

    Volunteer

    - Present

    Talk with others about my personal experiences in getting a Cochlear Implant and help educate others in the process, who qualifys, and what to expect.

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