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June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

Choosing an E-bike: Some Things to Consider

columns, Living, Learning, Thriving - a Column by Ralph Yaniz

This column is a particularly nice one for me to write because of my love of bicycle riding. I began to bike in 1988. I was 29 years old ... Read more

June 18, 2019June 17, 2019

The Battle Between Mitochondrial Myopathy and Makeup

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

My early years in this world were spent being a girlie girl. Along with my stash of crowns and fake pearls were things like brightly colored nail polish and ... Read more

June 17, 2019June 13, 2019

Expressing Myself on YouTube with a Disability

columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

Watching YouTube videos allows me to simultaneously learn something new, laugh out loud, and connect with the gaming community. I never thought I could start a YouTube channel on ... Read more

June 13, 2019June 10, 2019

It’s Essential to Be Your Own Health Advocate

columns, Living, Learning, Thriving - a Column by Ralph Yaniz

Last week’s column, “Uniting to Effect Positive Change,” focused on the bigger picture of advocacy. This form of advocating is about a larger movement and changing the society we ... Read more

June 10, 2019June 6, 2019

Scheduling Out Life Makes Living with a Disability Easier

columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

Combining medical appointments with school, work, and finances can sometimes overwhelm me. My mom used to be the keeper of my schedule, but now it’s all up to me, ... Read more

June 6, 2019June 4, 2019

Uniting to Effect Positive Change

columns, Living, Learning, Thriving - a Column by Ralph Yaniz

I promised you that Sammy would be back. He came to this column on April 18 (see: “True Accessibility for All: No Roadblocks, Please“), and because he is my ... Read more

June 3, 2019May 31, 2019

The Secret to Finding the Right Friends

columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

Having Duchenne muscular dystrophy is hard because of its progressive nature. I can no longer participate in activities the way I have in the past. As the disease advances, ... Read more

May 23, 2019May 22, 2019

Moving into the Future: Assistive Technology Can Make a Difference

columns, Living, Learning, Thriving - a Column by Ralph Yaniz

Many people love to travel. The issue of wheelchair accessibility on airplanes is important. Just as important for those of us who don’t use a wheelchair but are looking ... Read more

May 21, 2019May 17, 2019

Choosing the Right Dog Breed for My MD Lifestyle

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

Prior to my diagnosis, my family spent much more time traveling than we do now. Even though I’ve never traveled outside California, I still have memories of long, scenic ... Read more

May 20, 2019May 17, 2019

Traveling the World Is Possible, Even with Duchenne

columns, Hawk's-Eye View - a Column by Hawken Miller

In a past column, I wrote about focusing on the things I can do rather than those I can’t. One of the things I can do is travel, and ... Read more