I must stand up for myself. I don't want to fail in college because of poor services. I can't control what services are provided or offered, but I can advocate for what I think I need. I also want to have better control of my temper because my own attitudes will influence how other people respond to me. I want to be an advocate for other people with Usher Syndrome.
Supports can originate in different places.
For example, family members and close friends might offer emotional support. Access to technology and enhanced physical accommodations might provide the necessary educational support. Following Maricar's presentation, a panel of deafblind adults was introduced. Each adult gave a brief autobiography to the group, then individual panel members met with the teams from different states. I have the skills to speak up for what I believe in, but I also need to be around other deafblind people who understand and support me.