Deafblind Entrepreneur Erin Perkins of Mabely Q Talks Disability and Accessibility

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 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/12013829