In a collaborative effort to educate health professionals and families on genetic developmental disorders, The University of Texas at Austin - Texas Center for Disability Studies partners with The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine along with support from the funder, the Texas Department of State Health Services to host a series of educational and community webinars across the State of Texas. The health professional webinars are coordinated through Texas Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Intervention and the Community webinars are coordinated The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. The ultimate goal of this project is to positively impact the educational and health outcomes of individuals with genetic disorders and the families who support them.
Genetics Series
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday May 22, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual
This program will describe the type, severity, pattern, and laterality of various types of hearing loss, describe isolated and syndromic forms of hearing loss and their causes, and explain how genetic test results can inform hearing loss management.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2trmpbzb
Event Status
Scheduled
Wednesday June 19, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual
This program will describe common genetic and environmental causes of visual impairment and blindness, differentiate between treatable and non-treatable causes of visual impairment and blindness, and explain why early detection and treatment of visual impairment and blindness are important.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/49pj9tke
