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Usher Syndrome (Part 2)
Season 1 · Episode 8

Usher Syndrome (Part 2)

Canes and Seeing Eye Dogs and Cochlear Implants, Oh My!

My Heart Is Aiken · Mara Bell

August 9, 202436m 6s

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Show Notes

On this episode, Mara concludes her chat with Ashley, her friend born with Usher Syndrome, as they discuss the challenges faced by a disabled person in the dating world, how a workplace can be a better ally to disabled employees, and the value in speaking your truth.


USEFUL LINKS:


Usher Syndrome: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/usher-syndrome

Training Seeing Eye Dogs: https://www.seeingeye.org/puppies-dogs/seeing-eye-dogs/training.html

How Cochlear Implants Work: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/cochlear-implants/about/pac-20385021


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