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Juvenile Macular Degeneration

How Is Juvenile Macular Degeneration Diagnosed? As central visual acuity declines, your child or teenager will have difficulty reading (or recognizing pictures, numbers, and letters if not yet reading), identifying faces and facial expressions, driving, and gathering all of the visual information on a television screen, computer screen, phone, or tablet. The child may notice […]

CHARGE Syndrome

What Is CHARGE Syndrome? CHARGE is a syndrome (set of related attributes) caused by a genetic mutation and characterized most often by coloboma (an eye condition), hearing loss, and balance issues as well as a number of possible birth defects and medical issues. Attributes of CHARGE vary greatly. However, most individuals with CHARGE syndrome will […]

Bardet-Biedl Syndrome & Laurence Moon Syndrome

This is no longer termed “Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome.” An individual can have either “Laurence-Moon syndrome” or “Bardet-Biedl Syndrome,” both rare genetic disorders with overlapping characteristics. Bardet-Biedl is a syndrome (set of related attributes) caused by a genetic mutation and characterized by the eye condition known as cone-rod dystrophy, in addition to a variety of features that may include […]

How to Create a Disability-Friendly Workplace

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Creating a welcoming workplace for employees with disabilities requires understanding, empathy, and proactive measures. There are many ways in which employers can help those with disabilities feel more welcome in the workplace. Lori Scharff, Lead Content Contractor at APH CareerConnect®, holds a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University and is a certified Work Incentive […]

Usher Syndrome

What Is Usher Syndrome? Usher syndrome is a hereditary syndrome characterized by hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Hearing loss may range from profound at birth (Usher syndrome Type 1), to moderate to severe (Usher syndrome Type 2), or may be absent at birth but decline over time (Usher syndrome Type 3). Retinitis pigmentosa, affecting […]