Lisa navigates the world with Deafblindness | Humans of the Australian Deaf Community Ep5

Meet Lisa, a motivational speaker who was born deaf and became blind at the age of 21. She lives on Darug land in Western Sydney.
Lisa volunteers at a support group for DeafBlind people that advocates for their rights. She encourages DeafBlind people to get involved in the community to help reduce social isolation.
Lisa was born deaf with CHARGE syndrome and Pierre Robin syndrome. She became blind at the age of 21 due to retinal detachment. Learning to communicate with others as a DeafBlind person was a challenge.
Learn about the accommodations Lisa has made at home, how she communicates with her Indonesian parents, and her work sharing her experiences and stories as a public speaker.
CREDITS
Series created by Paula Thornton, Deaf Australia
Additional editing by Max Banyat.
Humans of the Australian Deaf Community is the second series of Our Deaf Ways - a video podcast created by SBS and Deaf Australia for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing people who use Auslan, but we also invite hearing people to watch and listen. The video portraits introduce you to the stories of Deaf people from different walks of life.
Deaf Australia and SBS acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are watching with us.
Deaf Australia and SBS celebrate Auslan and recognise all Deaf leaders in Australia who have advocated for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing communities. Deaf Australia is proud of everyone’s contribution, whether big or small, in preserving our language, community and culture.
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