Usher Syndrome Awareness Day

Usher Syndrome Awareness Day is observed on the third Saturday of September and falls on September 21 this year. This rare genetic disease has long gone unrecognized, but many are working hard to bring it to light. Usher syndrome affects eyesight, hearing, and mobility. The main issue is that it could take years for these symptoms to develop. Children are often diagnosed with hearing loss first, unbeknownst to them and their parents that they may go blind as well. This disease has no known cure, but much research is being done to help those suffering from it.