The largest study of facial paralysis finds it is more stigmatized than other neurological conditions. This stigma leads to high levels of anxiety and depression, especially for people with acquired FP. Thank you Moebius Syndrome Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Member,     Kathleen Bogart, Ph.D.  for this important research. Check out the results here: https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sites/liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/files/facial_paralysis_social-emotional_survey_results-200103_01.pdf

Press Release – Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day 2020 The Many Faces Of Moebius Syndrome (www.manyfacesofmoebiussyndrome.org), The Moebius Syndrome Foundation (www.moebiussyndrome.org) , The Moebius Syndrome Research Trust (www.moebiusresearchtrust.org), and The Children’s Craniofacial Association (www.ccakids.com) are proud to announce the 10th annual Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day which will be celebrated worldwide on Friday the 24th of January, 2020. Moebius Syndrome is an extremely rare congenital neurological disorder which is characterized by facial paralysis and the inability to move the eyes from side to side. ...READ MORE »

Contributed by Stephen Maldonado This is a common question in the Moebius Community. Honestly, this is a very personal choice, and there may not be a clear cut answer. Therefore, instead of trying to answer this in a “yes” or “no” form, here are some reasons why someone might choose to disclose or not disclose. Reasons You Might Choose to Disclose: It Makes You Feel More Comfortable. You may choose to disclose if doing so makes you feel more comfortable in your interview. ...READ MORE »

Once you announce that you’re looking for a new gig, unsolicited job search advice is inescapable: “Video resumes are the future!” “Go back to school!” “Talk to my cousin’s best friend’s son, he knows someone who used to intern there!” While all of the people sharing job search advice like this are well-meaning, they’re usually not career connoisseurs — just friends and family who want to help you out. As a result, the quality of their advice is ...READ MORE »