Mother of daughter with rare disability writes book celebrating difference

Suffering from cerebral infirmity, Mary never walked. Clouted in her wheelchair, the one who has always dreamed of being a dancer, overflows with energy and optimism. Her goal has always been to overcome each other. ...

Irish mother of daughter with rare disability writes book celebrating difference

Despite her medical needs, Mrs Gannon said Ciara is a regular little girl who wants to play and engage with other children

Mother of daughter with rare disability writes book celebrating difference

Sarah Gannon’s book is inspired by her seven-year-old daughter Ciara who has CHARGE syndrome and is deafblind. An Irish mother whose daughter was born with a rare genetic condition has written and illustrated a children’s book to help celebrate difference. Sarah Gannon, an occupational therapist living in Co Kilkenny drew inspiration for her book, Just See Me: seeing beyond difference, from her seven-year-old daughter Ciara who has Charge syndro…

David Matan, the father of a disabled child, shares in a special Passover program his personal journey and the power of faith that turned a major challenge into a source of inspiration for tens of thousands of people. The interview reveals the story of David and his daughter Yali, which proves that a disability does not define a person. "Life gave me a reason to believe" Matan opened the conversation by explaining his positive approach: "I would…

Irish mum of girl, 7, with rare condition writes kid's book to praise difference

AN IRISH mother whose daughter was born with a rare genetic condition has written and illustrated a children’s book to help celebrate difference. Sarah Gannon, an occupational therapist living in Co Kilkenny drew inspiration for her book, Just See Me: seeing beyond difference, from her seven-year-old daughter Ciara who has Charge syndrome and is deafblind. Sarah Gannon’s daughter Ciara has Charge syndromeCopyright remains with handout provider S…

‘All I want is for my baby to hear me’ - Mom begs for help as one-year-old battles hearing loss

‘All I want is for my baby to hear me’ - Mom begs for help as one-year-old battles hearing loss Little Azaria Brighton has never heard her mother's voice. Diagnosed with profound hearing loss in February, the bright-eyed one-year-old from Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew, is now in urgent need of medical intervention to help her lead a normal life...