
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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