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January 22, 2019January 18, 2019

Seeing Both Sides of ‘The Upside’

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

Spoiler alert: This column reveals some plot details of the newly released film “The Upside.” All over the world, members of the disabled community are discussing the recently released movie ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 14, 2019

I’ve Learned How to Deal with Judgment About My Disease

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

In this day and age, when we have so much awareness about diversity, it surprises me how judgmental people can still be. It was rare 60 years ago to ... Read more

December 18, 2018December 17, 2018

Here’s How I Decorated My Wheelchair This Christmas

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

In my family, almost every holiday deserves decorations. Even Valentine’s Day is celebrated, with heart stickers on our bathroom mirrors and red-heart garland strewn about the house — inspired ... Read more

December 11, 2018December 7, 2018

Seasonal Cooking with Mito

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

The Christmas season has drifted in, and with it come mouth-watering kitchen smells. It’s time to mix the cookie dough, roll out the pie crust, and stick the turkey ... Read more

December 4, 2018November 30, 2018

Small Ways to Get in the Holiday Spirit

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

The holidays can be a tumultuous time. Advertisements would have us believe that the ups and downs of life take a hiatus for the holiday season. However, many of ... Read more

November 20, 2018November 19, 2018

My Introduction to Medical Marijuana

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

Marijuana use in the United States dates back to the 1600s. Before being introduced as a recreational drug in the early 1900s, hemp, a variety of the cannabis plant, ... Read more

October 30, 2018October 29, 2018

Here’s How I Host Parties While Still Caring for My Body

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

These days it’s more difficult than ever to hang out with my friends. They’re all working hard to pay bills and get through college. It’s rare that we can ... Read more

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018

Making Medication Compliance Easier

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

I feel like the only thing I do is take care of my body. I am constantly weighing the odds of every decision, theorizing risks of negative bodily impacts. ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 15, 2018

Wheelchair-accessible Halloween Happenings

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

Halloween pulls at my heartstrings. I love it so much that even Christmas comes in second. Maybe it’s thanks to all the beautiful fall colors or the excitement of ... Read more

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018

The Simple Act of Opening a Door for Someone

columns, You, Me and MD - a Column by Leah Leilani

Society is an odd concept if you really think about it. It controls us like puppets on a string. As society continues to evolve, it seems to value chivalry ... Read more

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