What is Tourettes? Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence. The first symptoms usually are involuntary movements (tics) of the face, arms, . . .More
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SCI Hall of Fame
What is a SCI? Spinal Cord Injuries(SCI) result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. A traumatic spinal cord injury may stem from a sudden, traumatic blow to your spine . . .More
Spina Bifida Hall of Fame
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida literally means “split spine.” It happens when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way. Every day, about eight babies born in the United States have Spina Bifida . . .More
Amputees Hall of Fame
Survival Perspectives: [superquote]Whether you are born with a limb difference or lose a limb to a disease or injury, how you deal with it will largely determine the kind of life you will have afterward. Why do some people who’ve lost a limb spiral downward, and why do others survive the loss, rebuild their lives,… Continue reading Amputees Hall of Fame
Arthritis Hall of Fame
What is Arthritis? [superquote]Arthritis is a group of conditions, (there are over 100 different forms of arthritis), involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is more common in women than men at all ages and affects all races, ethnic groups and cultures. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the USA.… Continue reading Arthritis Hall of Fame
Asthma Hall of Fame
What is Asthma? [superquote]Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts… Continue reading Asthma Hall of Fame
Blind/Low Vision Hall of Fame
What is a Vision Disability? [superquote]The number of different conditions that can affect a person’s eyesight are varied in the way they do affect the person’s daily life. Some of these conditions have a minor affect, while others may have a larger affect. Various conditions require only eyeglasses or contact lenses in order to correct… Continue reading Blind/Low Vision Hall of Fame
Cerebral Palsy Hall of Fame
What is Cerebral Palsy? [superquote]Cerebral palsy is a general term describing a group of chronic non-progressive neurological symptoms which cause impaired control of movement and which are evident in the first few years of life, usually before age 3. The disorders are induced by damage or faulty development of the motor areas in the brain,… Continue reading Cerebral Palsy Hall of Fame
Cleft Palate Hall of Fame
What is Cleft Palate? [superquote]Cleft lip or palate is one of the most common birth defects, affecting one in 500 children in the US. Unless treated cleft palate can interfere with feeding, speech development and hearing. Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that happen while a baby is developing in the uterus. During the… Continue reading Cleft Palate Hall of Fame
Clubfoot Hall of Fame
What is Clubfoot? [superquote]A club foot or clubfoot, also called congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), is a congenital deformity involving one foot or both. The affected foot appears to have been rotated internally at the ankle. Without treatment, people with club feet often appear to walk on their ankles or on the sides of their feet.… Continue reading Clubfoot Hall of Fame