why it's important to remind people of your disability 

I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm also thinking they could have sat you next to the speaker of whatever was playing this podcast and you could have put your phone up to it to use speech to text, at least that way you'd have had a form of transcript? :(

Well said. I find that I'm not very vocal about my hearing loss unless I'm directly speaking with someone, and even then, I sometimes forget due to the natural flow of the conversation. However, when someone has to repeat themselves, I'll mention it. These small incidents do occur, even when going through the proper channels. Hopefully, it was just a one-off and won't happen again. If you want to share your graduation experience, that would be awesome. Considering you're diving into the working world soon, you could offer insights, tips, and how you navigate the challenges, as well as what it takes for someone with hearing loss to manage a full-time job in your industry, mentally and otherwise. Also, I noticed your hobby of reading books-continue with what makes you feel fulfilled. If you're outdoorsy to an extent and enjoy sightseeing or visiting places like art galleries or aquariums, it would be nice to hear your opinion, along with footage of course.