IN THE NEWS
- "A Life Without Fear" - A story about a young girl with Williams Syndrome, a neurogenetic condition with many characteristics, one of which is pathological trust. Read more about it on NPR.org
- Dr. Colleen Morris, Medical Director for The Lili Claire Foundation's Las Vegas Family Resource Center, has devoted her life to pediatric genetics research. She was part of the team that discovered the cause of Williams Syndrome, and continues to focus on ways to tailor treatment for individuals with Williams Syndrome. Dr. Morris also works to identify and find treatments for children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Read more about Dr. Morris and the work she is doing to help special needs children.
- Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel says he will join the campaign to stop the use of the word "retarded." Click Here to read the Washington Post article.
News and Facts
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