Inside Rebecca Alexander’s campaign for disability rights

NBC’s Peter Alexander is joined by his sister, Rebecca, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Usher Syndrome that causes deafness and blindness, to open up about her endless optimism and campaign advocating for disability rights.
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What a beautiful, inspiring person

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Rebecca Alexander first shared her story with the Today Show about 15 years ago! I still have the segment on video tape!👼🙏

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You must change your mind set and not allow yourself to wallow, but take what you have and turn it around with attitude alone