Osteogenesis

Im 16 years old, im from finland and im in a wheelchair, i have a genetic disorder in my dna, called Osteogenesis imperfecta which causes my bones to be weak, my disease doesnt evolve, so ive gone through my worst years already.

Palliative uncovered: wheelchair boxing, being in the now, and what's left. Elizabeth McClung 2009

Four of my parents’ five children, myself included, are afflicted with a rare genetic bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, known as “brittle bones,” as are three of their grandchildren.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Jack Canfield 2010

Four of my parents’ five children, myself included, are afflicted with a rare genetic bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, known as “brittle bones,” as are three of their grandchildren.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Jack Canfield 2010

Four of my parents’ five children, myself included, are afflicted with a rare genetic bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, known as “brittle bones,” as are three of their grandchildren.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive Jack Canfield 2010

The 2008 Biennial Osteogenesis Imperfecta Convention was being held in Omaha, at a huge Hilton with a conference center, a big pool, and over 570 people who looked like you.

Handle with Care JODI PICOULT 2009

He still stocked her pies and tarts and macaroons when she went off on a tear in the kitchen, but now her big plan was to publish the book, and give all the money she made to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.

Handle with Care JODI PICOULT 2009

It is because of Ms. Breslin that the terms "bukkake," "Osteogenesis Imperfecta Fetish," and "stumpfucking" have become part of my vocabulary.

Boing Boing: January 18, 2004 - January 24, 2004 Archives 2004

In January 2009, Miss Garland found a medical expert who believed Harrison had Osteogenesis imperfecta after looking into the family's medical history.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

A month later, Harrison was diagnosed with Osteogenesis imperfecta.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

Now, the family, from Bristol, have been reunited, after prosecutors decided to drop the case when they realised Harrison was suffering from Osteogenesis imperfecta.

Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011