A university student who is deaf and blind has been chosen to fire the starting gun at a city's half marathon this weekend.

Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder involving the loss of both sight and hearing. The hearing loss generally occurs at birth or shortly thereafter; while a progressive loss of vision due to retinitis ...

Upcoming scenes on EastEnders will feature a character receiving an Usher Syndrome diagnosis, which will introduce a new health plotline. In upcoming episodes, Britney Wainwright (Lola Campbell ...

Teachers should provide group instruction from a non-cluttered background area, and avoid unneeded movement. Windows should be behind students. Teacher should never be in front of windows. Furniture ...

For more than 15 years, a pulmonologist has tried to understand the random path of devastation that a rare genetic condition carves through the families it affects.

The toddler in question is [Becca], and her needs are special because of the progressive nature of the blindness that will result from her Usher Syndrome. [Becca] will need visual acuity testing ...

We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability. We offer free and impartial information about living with complex disabilities, including deafblindness ...