USH Ambassadors for Pennsylvania - Lisa and Ashley

Lisa Lopatofsky

Contact Lisa: ambassador.pa@usher-syndrome.org

Ashley Norkus

Contact Ashley at: ambassador.pa2@usher-syndrome.org

Resources for Pennsylvania

  • This free and confidential registry, maintained by the Usher Syndrome Coalition, is the only registry exclusively for individuals of every age with any type of Usher syndrome, worldwide. By registering, you become part of a growing global community. The registry is our most powerful tool to connect the community, learn about the community, and support research.

  • Program and services for youth and adults with combined vision and hearing loss.

  • Provides free telecommunication evaluation, equipment, and training to children and adults with significant vision and hearing loss who qualify. iCanConnect is a national program authorized under the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program.

  • Through PaTTAN, the Pennsylvania DeafBlind Project offers a variety of training, technical assistance, and resources to assist educators and families in the areas of assessment, instruction, and family involvement activities.

  • Provides support for individuals with deafblindness and their families through a family-driven network.

  • A national volunteer organization created to empower the voices of families of individuals who are deaf-blind and to advocate for their unique needs.