Deaf Advocate I Speaker I Social Media Influencer I Stories of Hope Co-Chair
Biography
Abigail Erb is a deaf advocate, speaker, and social media voice who gained national attention as the first deaf contestant on The Bachelor. Born profoundly deaf, she received a cochlear implant at age two and has shared her journey of navigating life in a hearing world ever since. After appearing on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise (where she met her husband, Noah), Abigail has continued to advocate for the deaf community and speak openly about the realities of hearing loss. She is the author of The Deaf Girl, a memoir of resilience and hope. Abigail and Noah live in Tulsa, along with their dog Macchiado.