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A deaf student felt alone until his school stepped up in a special way

Seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly is deaf and has other special needs. His aide said he felt isolated at school until an act of kindness from his fellow classmates started a wave. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."

Published April 3, 2026, 11:36 PM
Updated April 4, 2026, 2:20 AM1.6K
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A deaf student felt alone until his school stepped up in a special way

Seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly is deaf and has other special needs. His aide said he felt isolated at school until an act of kindness from his fellow classmates started a wave. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."

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