H.E.L.P. - Humanity's Essence, Living Proof | Rebecca Alexander | TEDxCapeMay

No one would blame Rebecca Alexander if she gave up on life. Born with a rare genetic disorder called Usher Syndrome Type III, Rebecca has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a teenager. But her courageous journey to self-sufficiency and achievement wasn't complete until she learned how to accept the help that others offered.
Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, is a psychotherapist, author, fitness instructor, Lululemon Athletica brand ambassador, volunteer, and an extreme athlete who is almost completely bind and deaf. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she currently lives in New York City with her mini goldendoodle Olive.Rebecca came to national prominence with the release of her memoir Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found which was recognized as an Indie Book Selection (Fall 2014).
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Dontpassthesalt]

Great quote: "There is no purer form of humanity than offering help, accepting help, helping yourself, receiving help...when you ask someone for help, you're letting them know they are needed"

[@DFM3333]

Incredible … your life will be changed forever

[@ladybunny9328]

What a FANTASTIC life story (so far)! Thank you for sharing.

[@beverlykilpatrick3786]

Thank you for all that I know you did to prep for this. We met at HLAA 2019. Thank you for putting yourself out there. I am so inspired. At 65, I have signed up for Peer Mentoring through Gallaudet. You are an amazing woman!!! Keep being you.❤️

[@maryedgerton9183]

Our sons both have RP and I could surely relate to your story about becoming friends with your cane and using it. Our oldest did a Ted Talk about his journey going blind. It is on KZbin- Keith Edgerton - The Gift. I feel confident that you would relate!

[@Miracle122485]

God Bless her! :)

[@fatimahassan825]

My real fear is to live alone with this disability

[@sr7791]

She’s wearing her shoes bare feet