Tag: disability awareness
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Sharn Davidson: How Dinosaurs Help Spotlight Differences and Build Understanding of Tourette Syndrome
Turning Difference into Education: Sharn Davidson’s Mission Sharn Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological condition that presents itself through involuntary movements and vocalizations, or tics. For most of her life, these tics have been a part of her daily experience, shaping how she navigates the world. Yet Sharn has found a unique and…
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Sharn Davidson: Using Dinosaurs to Teach Empathy for People with Tourette Syndrome
Meet Sharn Davidson: A life shaped by Tourette syndrome Sharn Davidson lives with Tourette syndrome (TS), a neurological condition that causes involuntary movements and vocalisations known as tics. For most of her life, Sharn has navigated the everyday realities of TS—the unpredictability of tics, the moments of misunderstanding, and the opportunity to educate others about…
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Grey’s Anatomy Star Steven W. Bailey Opens Up About Disorder and Wheelchair Use
Steven W. Bailey Goes Public About a Rare Genetic Disorder In a candid moment shared with fans, actor Steven W. Bailey, known for his role on Grey’s Anatomy, has revealed he lives with a rare genetic disorder that sometimes necessitates the use of a wheelchair. The revelation came after a long period of private struggle,…
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Grey’s Anatomy Star Steven W. Bailey Opens Up About Rare Disorder and Wheelchair Use
Controversy, Courage, and a Public Comeback Steven W. Bailey, known to fans of Grey’s Anatomy for his memorable roles, has taken a rare step into the spotlight to discuss a personal health challenge. In a candid series of posts, Bailey revealed a diagnosis tied to a rare genetic disorder that occasionally necessitates the use of…
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Jesy Nelson Opens Up About Twin Babies’ Rare Condition and Upholds Hope
Jesy Nelson Addresses Her Twin Babies’ Health Challenge Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has spoken candidly about the serious health challenge facing her twin babies. In a recent public update, Nelson revealed that her little ones have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that could make walking unlikely. The disclosure comes as part…
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Fragile X Journey: Teen’s National Tour of ABC Bureaus Inspires Awareness
From Newcastle to the Nation: A Dream Underway At 17, Hayden Eastbury has mapped a path across Australia that blends curiosity, family love, and a mission to raise awareness about fragile X syndrome. Alongside his brother Jake and their parents, Hayden set off from Newcastle in mid-2024 on a national tour to visit every ABC…
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Teen with Fragile X Sets Out on National ABC Bureau Tour
Dreams on the Road: A Family’s Mission Across Australia Hayden Eastbury, a 17-year-old with a passion as big as the Australian landscape, has set off on a remarkable journey with his family. What began as a personal dream to visit every ABC bureau across Australia evolved into a national tour, aimed at raising awareness about…