There are numerous deaf adults who are oral, and they typically do not consider themselves part of the Deaf culture. Since they typically are mainstreamed into society, it may be hard for parents to locate oral deaf adult role models. Contact the private oral schools for the deaf in St. Louis for possible referrals to their alumni. Oral deaf adults can also be found at the A.G. Bell Convention.
References:
Read Between My Lips - A Totally Deaf Man Makes It In The Mainstream - Lew Golan
Wired for Sound - Beverly Biderman
When the Phone Rings, My Bed Shakes:Memoirs of a Deaf Doctor - Philip Zazove, M.D.
The Feel of Silence - Bonnie Tucker
Yes, You Can Heather! The Story of Heather Whitestone, Miss America 1995
Flight of the Gin Fiz - Henry Kisser
Listening: Way of Hearing in a Silent World - Henry Kisor
What's That Pig Outdoors? A Memoir of Deafness - Henry Kisor
Listening with My Heart - Heather Whitestone