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Deafblind Entrepreneur Erin Perkins of Mabely Q Talks Disability and Accessibility

Deafblind Entrepreneur Erin Perkins of Mabely Q Talks Disability and Accessibility

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For Disability Pride Month, Zaakirah shares her journey as a retinoblastoma eye cancer survivor and introduces Erin Perkins, who has Usher Syndrome. Erin details her experiences with hearing and vision loss and the creation of her business, Mabley Q, which aids businesses in becoming more accessible. They discuss the challenges of living with invisible disabilities, their personal stories, and how both have used their experiences to educate and inspire others. The conversation also touches on the importance of advocacy, allyship, and the need for better support and understanding for people with disabilities.

00:00 Welcome to the See Life Different Podcast

00:43 Re-release and Updated Statistics

01:20 Introducing Erin Perkins and Her Journey

02:14 Zaakirah's Personal Story

03:37 Erin's Experience with Usher Syndrome

06:25 Challenges and Advocacy in the Workplace

09:42 Navigating Disabilities in Daily Life

15:32 Understanding Usher Syndrome and Retinoblastoma

26:29 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

Watch On YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/8T3I8tf-_OI

Links Mentioned:

zaakirahnayyar.com

Seeing Life From a Different Lens TEDx Talk

RisingTideSociety.com

MabelyQ.com

Previous Episode Mentioned:

Momatrician Dr Lulu on Therapy, Suicide, and Depression

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