VIDEO: Dad With Rare Disorder Turns Deaf and Blind, Finds a Way to Not Miss Son’s Soccer Matches

VIDEO: Dad With Rare Disorder Turns Deaf and Blind, Finds a Way to Not Miss Son’s Soccer Matches
Courtesy of Torbjörn Svensson
Tyler Wilson
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One of the great joys of being a parent is seeing your children grow and succeed, but what if you couldn’t see or hear?

Forty-one-year-old Torbjörn Svensson of Sweden can neither see nor hear due to a rare genetic disorder. But as a dedicated father, he works hard—and advocates for extra help—to make sure he doesn’t miss those special moments in his children’s lives.
Tyler Wilson
Tyler Wilson
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Tyler lives and scrambles among the mountains of Utah with his wife and 3 children. He has taught history and literature in public and private school settings. He currently teaches at a private school and homeschools his children with his wife. He writes news and human interest stories.
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