Blind and Losing My Hearing | John's Story

What happens when you're completely blind and begin losing the hearing you've relied on all your life? In this week's Special Needs Adventure Family video, John talks openly about his experience of hearing loss, from the first signs in 2013 to living with hearing aids today. 📝 Read John's story on our blog: https://specialneedsadventurefamily.c... We discuss how quickly his hearing deteriorated, the fear of losing it completely, and the challenges of navigating everyday life when you're both blind and hearing impaired. John also shares: Why hearing loss was harder to accept than being blind. How hearing aids have helped him stay connected with family. Why noisy places can be particularly challenging. Why Sue sometimes needs her old teacher voice! How his hearing loss affected his guide dog assessment. His advice for anyone beginning their own hearing loss journey. This video was inspired by a question from one of our viewers, so thank you for asking! We're Special Needs Adventure Family — Sue, John and George — sharing our experiences of disability, family life and accessible adventures. If you enjoyed the video, please give it a thumbs up, leave us a comment and subscribe to follow our adventures. Next week: We're stepping back in time at Blists Hill Victorian Town! #HearingLoss #Blindness #HearingAids #DisabilityAwareness #SpecialNeedsAdventureFamily We share real life as a family navigating blindness, autism and everyday challenges. Social Media: Blog: https://www.specialneedsadventurefami... Facebook:   / specialneedsadventurefamily