Jonah Perez,  —

Jonah Perez and his twin brother Eli were diagnosed with Duchenne when they were 8. Jonah received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has recently been working as a substitute paraeducator in his local school district. Jonah is obsessed with football and sports in general. He also loves history, superheroes, and anime. He lives in Lacey, Washington.

Articles by Jonah Perez

Being part of a disabled community means learning to trust

In recognition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September, the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Community Spotlight campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest…