Listen to this articleJennifer’s story
Jennifer Weir is a former Critical Care nurse and After-Hours Nurse Manager who lives with Usher Syndrome, a progressive condition causing combined hearing and vision loss. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at 20 and later with Usher Syndrome, Jennifer worked in the health industry for over 40 years while adapting to
Jennifer Weir is a former Critical Care nurse and After-Hours Nurse Manager who lives with Usher Syndrome, a progressive condition causing combined hearing and vision loss. Diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at 20 and later with Usher Syndrome, Jennifer worked in the health industry for over 40 years while adapting to the challenges of dual sensory loss. She is passionate about raising awareness of deafblindness and advocating for greater support so people with Usher Syndrome can participate fully in the workforce and community.