X-rays showed that he would have no teeth at all on the bottom front, and very few elsewhere. How could that be? Read how the Williams family found a diagnosis and a new family.
Children Don’t Need Teeth?
Kevin Koser doesn’t think he should have to explain to his son with ectodermal dysplasia that he can’t have teeth because health insurance companies don’t feel teeth are necessary. So, he’s taking action and getting others to join him in advocating for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
A Whirlwind
Volunteers helped us run every aspect of the 2018 National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias Family Conference in Portland, Ore.
Bridges to Inspiration
I spent a good part of Sunday walking around Portland, Ore. and reflecting on the 2018 National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) Family Conference. People passing me likely thought I was in another world. I was smiling and laughing as I strolled along the river walk. One person stopped me and said, “Wow! You must…
Where will we be?
We are so EXCITED to announce where our next three Family Conference will be held! Last year, we were on the East Coast. This year, we went to the West Coast. Our next stop is…
Tales of the Fire Breathing Dragon
Christine Gottschalk found it heard to hear that her perfect son had ectodermal dysplasia. Worse was learning insurance wouldn’t pay for his care. It made no sense to her that some day, her son may have to choose between paying for his dental care or paying for a college education. She decided to take action and invites others to advocate with her.
I’ve Often Felt Odd
Aubrey Vora has spent her lifetime attending NFED Family Conferences. In her family’s journey with ectodermal dysplasia, she learns about the many ways to be human, being a member of the tribe and how you can impact someone’s life simply by showing up.
A Grandmother’s Take on Ectodermal Dysplasia
As a baby, Weston Walker experienced all of the same issues his mom, Randi, had when she was born. He struggled to breathe. He choked and spit up a lot. He didn’t cut teeth. For Debbie Reed, Randi’s mom and Weston’s grandma, it was heartbreaking to live it all over again. They visited doctor after doctor, asking if this was normal. Read how a diagnosis changed how this grandma looks at life.