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WilliamH
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My name is Bill and I have Retinitis Pigmentosa and hearing impairment. I have lost most of my peripheral vision but still have quite good central vision.
Nice to meet you all.
Bill
My name is Bill and I have Retinitis Pigmentosa and hearing impairment. I have lost most of my peripheral vision but still have quite good central vision.
Nice to meet you all.
Bill
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Hi @WilliamH welcome to the community. How are you doing today? Thank you for sharing this with us. You may be interested in joining our visual and hearing impairments discussions group. If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Hi @WilliamH welcome to the community! I have a hearing impairment too, also central vision loss. It took a long time for me to accept what has happened but with the right support, you will get thereDisability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi welcome
I have lost sight in one eye and had surgery to preserve central vision in other eye losing periphal vision. I am also an amputee was hoping to get adapted car to get back some independance until this happened but guess I won't be approved to drive now.
Still getting used to losing sight as this affects my balance too and use of my prosthetic leg.
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Hello @WilliamH Pleased to meet you welcome.
Thank you for joining and sharing.
I am one of the team of community champions. We guide, advise and help new members who join the forum.
Please have a look around our website. We are friendly.
Please ask if we can help and advise with anything. Some one will know from our community or a member of our team.
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