Empathy
The Usher Syndrome Society feels that empathy is one of the most important skills in our lives and most people can master through time and exposure.
What is Empathy?
- Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
- Imagining how another person is thinking and feeling
Why is it important to be empathetic?
- Empathy makes us aware of the feelings of others, embraces differences, builds relationships, helps us gain perspective on the world around us.
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Wearing tunnel vision glasses helps you imagine going blind
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Using ear plugs help simulate what it would feel like to lose hearing
The Usher Syndrome Society feels that you can't possibly understand a disease like Usher Syndrome unless you first understand the true meaning of empathy.
