Rebecca Alexander is a well-known author, psychotherapist, disability rights advocate, group fitness instructor, and extreme athlete. She has gained national attention through her book "Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found," which details her experience of going deaf and blind due to Usher syndrome (type III), a rare genetic disorder. Despite her challenges, Rebecca has a positive outlook on life and has become a sought-after motivational speaker for both corporate and non-profit events. She currently resides in New York City and has achieved remarkable feats such as participating in the AIDS Lifecycle ride, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, swimming from Alcatraz to shore, and competing in the Civilian Military Combine races. Rebecca's memoir is being adapted into a major motion picture, and she has received grants to develop a mental health curriculum focused on disability advocacy. Known for her sense of humor and humility, Rebecca offers encouragement and inspiration to others facing their own challenges. She delivers captivating speeches on topics such as finding fulfillment, embracing one's "otherness," the importance of interdependence, the role of humor in resilience, and living with fear. Rebecca's story has been featured in various media outlets, and she has received numerous awards for her advocacy work.