Usher Syndrome

Usher Syndrome: Personal and Professional Perspectives

“For sure, my eyes will continue changing, which will affect my independence. Mostly, I know I will have to relearn again and again how to navigate my world.” – Jelica Nuccio, living with Usher Syndrome

Usher Syndrome is a genetic condition affecting thousands and thousands of people. This little known condition causes both hearing and progressive vision loss. In this program, you will meet people of all ages who share how their live shave been affected by ushers, and how they’ve learned to adjust and overcome challenges along the way. Their stories will enlighten and inspire you. 

Running Time: Approximately 26 minutes. Open Captioned. 2006 Rochester Institute of Technology. All Rights Reserved. 

This program was produced by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, a college of Rochester Institute of Technology.