Eight U.S. states do n't require vision and hearing screenings in schools . After going partially blind and deaf as a child , Chelsea Elliott created a solution . The 12-year-old girl from New Jersey has been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa -- an inherited eye disease that causes progressive loss of vision. Nominations are open for 2015 CNN Heroes .
Eight U.S. states do n't require vision and hearing screenings in schools . After going partially blind and deaf as a child , Chelsea Elliott created a solution . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2015 CNN Heroes .