Usher News
The latest news from the Molly Watt Trust as we try to spread the word about inclusivity for all.
Empowering Voices: Sharing Experiences with Usher Syndrome
Sharing experiences and storytelling is a great way to learn about Usher Syndrome. For those living with the condition sharing daily challenges and achievements is often very useful and a good way to communicate with the wider world.
We regularly ask those in our community to contribute and be a part of our efforts and raising awareness.
If you want us to share your journey, your experience, your thoughts please contact us
Why Access to Social Media Matters
I have been asked many times what my favourite social media is and why and my answer is always Twitter. The reasons I like Twitter
Being an Usher Mum
Being an Ushers Mum. In 2011 I went for routine eye appointment and after a small discussion, the optician wanted to refer me for some
Linx Quattro, Links to Life
I have to admit that as time goes by, wearing high tech smart hearing aids has become just a part of me. I imagine this must
Diagnosis Usher Syndrome
“Jillian, can you see in the dark?” “Oh. Are you supposed to?” This was my response to my eye doctor at a routine checkup in
Whispers in the Dark
It’s never been easy. Having to scan the floor in front of you when walking down the street. Having to pre-plan the route to the
Safe and Secure, Ring Doorbell
About a month ago The Ring Video Doorbell was brought to my attention and I was asked if I’d like to try it. I love
Emotion and Music to my Ears
I have had some additional personal challenges recently with the reality that my first trusty and gorgeous guide dog Unis is retiring early and that
Christmas Challenges with Usher Syndrome
Hello, my name is Josh Parker and I have Usher Syndrome type 3. Most of you reading this probably already have an idea what Usher
Asking for Help
One of the hardest things for anyone to do, is admit they need help. It doesn’t matter if you have a disability or not, if
A Tactile trip to Parliament
My partner Lyn decided that we should head for the big smoke to celebrate my 50th Birthday. We are both have guide dog owners and
The Day my Dreams were Shattered
Hi. My name is Andi Nicole Horstkotte. I have Usher Type 2a. I was first diagnosed in 2012 when I was 30 years old. I
Deafness makes you feel more blind!
My name is Colin Hetherington and I suffer with Usher Syndrome which is retinitis pigmentosa (blindness) which gives me all sorts of daily troubles from