What&rsquo;s it like to live with&nbsp;Usher syndrome, a condition that causes both&nbsp;progressive vision loss and deafness?&nbsp; "I really, really struggle with the fact that my hearing loss is almost a hidden disability?" In this episode, Malaine&nbsp;Robinson&nbsp;shares her experience of adapting to life with dual disabilities, from early diagnosis to becoming a&nbsp;guide dog handler&nbsp;and falling in love with her 'partner in crime' Dessi. &nbsp;What You&rsquo;ll Learn: <ul> <li>The challenges of navigating daily life with Usher syndrome.</li> <li>How guide dogs provide independence and mobility support.</li> <li>The role of&nbsp;technology in accessibility and communication.</li> <li>Malaine&rsquo;s career journey and the adjustments she&rsquo;s made along the way.</li> <li>Her take on&nbsp;accessible dining&nbsp;and why it matters.</li> </ul> Whether you&rsquo;re interested in the responsibility of owning a guide dog, or just want to hear a firsthand account of living without sight and sound, this episode offers a&nbsp;practical look at the challenges and solutions&nbsp;that shape Melanie&rsquo;s day-to-day life. Want to work with Mel? Check out the links below! <ul> <li>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaine-robinson-42068449/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaine-robinson-42068449/</a></li> <li>Speaker Reel:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csXzL9f4Dz4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csXzL9f4Dz4</a></li> </ul> Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: <a href="https://youtu.be/Ohd6IdrZhaw">https://youtu.be/Ohd6IdrZhaw</a> Grab our first merch release at our website Session in Progress.<a href="https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch">https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch</a> Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company: <a href="http://www.sessioninprogress.com.au">www.sessioninprogress.com.au</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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