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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rebecca_AlexanderRebecca Alexander - Wikipedia

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   Rebecca Ann Alexander (born February 4, 1979) is an American psychotherapist and author. Deafblind due to Usher syndrome, Alexander wrote a memoir in 2014 about coming to terms with her deteriorating sight as well as her feats as an extreme athlete, such as climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

   • Known for: Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found
   • Relatives: Peter Alexander (brother)

   • Born: Rebecca Ann Alexander, February 4, 1979 (age 44), Berkeley, California, U.S.

2. www.rebeccaalexander.org › aboutAbout Rebecca Alexander — Rebecca Alexander

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   AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR. In development to be made into a major motion film, Rebecca’s critically acclaimed memoir, Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found, received an Indie Book Award and was honored as one of the MS Society’s Books For A Better Life. Rebecca’s memoir celebrates the incredible strength of memory, love, and perseverance.

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   Who is Rebecca Alexander?

   • Rebecca Alexander, born with a rare genetic condition called Usher syndrome, shares her journey of gradually losing her sight and hearing from a young age, compounded by a life-changing accident at 18. Despite these trials, Not Fade Away is filled with moments of humor and inspiration.

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   What is Rebecca's story about?

   • Rebecca's story is a poignant reflection on what is lost— from the softest whisper to the sight of a starlit sky—and the unexpected gains: a richer sense of connection with loved ones, a newfound peace in silence, and a profound appreciation for the joys most people take for granted.

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   What do you like most about Rebecca?

   • “Profoundly inspiring . . . [Rebecca’s] ability to find so much to be grateful for after being dealt such an unfair hand challenges those of us with far fewer hardships to treat each day as a gift.” “An honest and eloquent look at life . . .

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4. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersProtactile: A Language of Touch | American Masters | PBS

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   Premiere: 7/25/2023 | 00:17:42 |. Join author and disability rights advocate Rebecca Alexander as she meets the founders and educators of Protactile, a language based solely on touch....

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5. www.today.com › series › morning-routineWaking up deaf, nearly blind doesn’t slow Rebecca Alexander's ...

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   Apr 11, 2018 · Rebecca Alexander, a 39-year-old psychotherapist from New York City, was born with Usher Syndrome type III, a rare genetic mutation that has slowly robbed her of both sight and hearing. She was...

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6. www.today.com › health › rebecca-alexander-makingRebecca Alexander on making her life happen, despite ... - TODAY

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   Sep 20, 2014 · Sept. 20, 2014, 8:31 AM PDT. By TODAY. Rebecca Alexander is slowly losing her sight and her hearing because of a genetic disease called Usher Syndrome. In her new book, “Not Fade Away,”...

7. deafwebsites.com › the-life-of-rebecca-alexanderThe Life of Rebecca Alexander - deafwebsites.com

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   Rebecca Alexander’s life is a narrative of triumph, a story that resonates with the power of the human spirit to overcome and excel. Advocacy for Accessibility and Inclusion Rebecca Alexander’s advocacy is not limited to raising awareness about Usher Syndrome; she is also a fervent advocate for accessibility and inclusion.

8. www.rebeccaalexander.org › not-fade-awayNot Fade Away — Rebecca Alexander

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   Rebecca Alexander, born with a rare genetic condition called Usher syndrome, shares her journey of gradually losing her sight and hearing from a young age, compounded by a life-changing accident at 18. Despite these trials, Not Fade Away is filled with moments of humor and inspiration.