Diabetes leading to blindness in many people

Diabetes leading to blindness in many people

Teen Describes Himself as Lucky to Have Disabled Sister

LIKE most big brothers, Sean Millett teases his little sister, Ruth.

She clearly adores him, though, tearing in from school to fling herself on top of him. He responds by swinging her up in the air and tickling her, with much giggling and shrieks of glee.

The age difference between them might always have meant that Sean, 18, would feel responsible for nine-year-old Ruth, but there is no doubt he feels particularly protective of her. She has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS)....

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http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/real-life/teen-describes-himself-as-lucky-as-he-reveals-1461766

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Learning Disability Resources webpage view | donate | free newsletters | share Dear Kathy, LD Awareness Month might be over, but our community needs access to information about learning disabilities and local support all year round. That’s why we put together the following resources lists on the learning disabilities and related issue below: 10 Dyscalculia Resources: Dyscalculia refers to a wide range of lifelong learning disabilities involving math. 10 Dyslexia Resources: The most common LD, dyslexia is a language-based processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling, and sometimes even speaking. 10 Dysgraphia Resources: Dysgraphia is an LD that affects writing. This can lead to problems with spelling, poor handwriting, and putting thoughts on paper. 6 Dyspraxia Resources: Dyspraxia is a disorder that affects motor skill development. This can vary from simple motor tasks such as waving goodbye to more complex tasks like brushing teeth. We hope these resources are helpful to you and that you’ll forward this email to friends and loved ones who would also find it useful. Sincerely, The NCLD Team P.S. Tell us: Which learning disability or related issue affects your life or the life of someone you know? Your answer will help us determine which e-books, videos, and articles you'd be interested in. 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 | New York, NY 10016 Ph: 212.545.7510 | Fax: 212.545.9665 | Toll-free: 888.575.7373 National Center for Learning Disabilities © 2012 All rights reserved. NCLD is listed by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts made to NCLD are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Unsubscribe | Forward to a Friend | Donate | Free Newsletters   nonprofit software

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BBC Story: Sensory room hope for Amelia

Batten's is a horrible disease. I've had about five students with this condition over the years. I seem to find many articles about children with it from the UK. 

This story is about a grandmom raising money and awareness about Batten's Disease.

~K

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A Nottinghamshire grandmother is raising money for a &quot;sensory room&quot; for her three-year-old granddaughter, who is not expected to live beyond her eighth birthday
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