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Stories from Our Community

Alec

" Hi, I’m Alec and I’m eight years old. People tell me that I am smart for my age. It could be because I have Goldenhar Syndrome and I’ve spent a lot more time learning... "

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Ella & Anah

" As identical twins, we definitely have a lot in common. We are both very outgoing, intelligent, and hilarious. We love reading, amusement parks, dancing, and being outdoors. We both recently got our driver’s licences,... "

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Nadya

" I was born with cyclic vomiting syndrome and a segmental hemangioma on the left side of my face that extends into my airway all the way down to my sternum. I had a tracheostomy... "

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Brayden

" Hi, I’m Brayden and I’m 13 years old. I have a genetic form of cleft lip and palate called van der Woude syndrome. Each person with a cleft lip and palate has a different... "

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Our first Children and Youth Speaker Series was led by Trixie Davies. Trixie is eager to share their unique perspective, especially as a young queer person with a facial difference and spoke on developing a strong sense of self. Watch the full talk here: bit.ly/3Fs47j1 https://t.co/PaVeRCXKPT
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Join us on April 18th to learn how to make your workplace inclusive for those who have a facial difference. For more information on our webinar, Introduction to Facial Difference in the Workplace, and to register, please visit bit.ly/40z66uz #FacialDifference #Hiring https://t.co/0M9dCl9ONA
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Join us on March 25th for an interactive webinar led by Colleen Wheatley, MSW, and community members about the highs and lows of social media and the effects that it can have on self-esteem. Please visit this link to register bit.ly/40PyXLz #FacialDifference https://t.co/GCPu4NrRGz
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An Introduction to Facial Differences in the Workplace

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