The attendees were a diverse mix of parents of deaf and hard of hearing children who were patients of the center; scientists, physicians and audiologists; and hard of hearing people, like myself.

• 参加晚会的是各色各样的人：有聋父母、重听孩子，他们是该中心的病人；有科学家、医师和听力学专家；也有我这样的重听人。