Mark Dunning is the father of two children, Jack age 21 and Bella age 24. He is the founder of the Decibels Foundation and the Usher Syndrome Coalition. His efforts helped create an extensive support network for the Usher syndrome community that now spans 54 countries and has been instrumental in connecting Usher syndrome researchers around the world. Mark is also the Global Director of Information Technology for a large consulting firm. He splits his time between Cape Cod and Tarquinia Italy and remains forever humbled by his inclusion in the deafblind community.