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To reach others in the deaf community, stand-up comedian D.J. Demers is often joined on stage by a sign language interpreter. Jennifer Lees (left) has interpreted many of his performances including the 2024 All Access Comedy Show in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Stand-up comedian D.J. Demers is hard of hearing. To reach others in the deaf community, his shows often include a sign language interpreter. Jennifer Lees (left) has interpreted many of his shows. Chris Smith/Halifax Comedy Fest hide caption

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Comic D.J. Demers jokes a lot about hearing loss — but won't be 'the hearing aid guy'

Demers was diagnosed with hearing loss when he was 4 years old. As a kid, he saw nothing funny about it — but then he learned to make people laugh. He just dropped his fourth stand-up special.

Comic D.J. Demers jokes a lot about hearing loss — but won't be 'the hearing aid guy'

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