Ms Carol Brill:

It is sometimes assumed that those with deaf-blindness automatically become cared for but I am a vibrant and passionate person, and the fact that my eyes and ears do not work very well does not prevent me from contributing to society. I want to be able to do that. Recognition of deaf-blindness will help me to make that dream come true. It is not my dream to end up in residential care; it is my dream to be a vibrant citizen who lives a full life despite hearing and sight loss.