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February 13, 2020February 12, 2020

Addressing the Funding Crisis for Social Security

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

For those of you who follow my column, I have some good news: Sammy Eikahldit is back. My alter ego, Sammy, first appeared in my column on true accessibility ... Read more

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020

Difficulties Strengthen Interabled Relationships

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

The best relationships aren’t full of luxurious vacations and daily smiles and laughter. Long-lasting couples have been to hell and back together, growing closer and stronger through the storms. ... Read more

February 3, 2020January 30, 2020

Developing My Talents Has Helped Me to Thrive

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

Life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is far from predictable. We can’t foresee how our bodies will change. When I turned 18 (I’m 23 now), I didn’t know that five years ... Read more

January 30, 2020January 28, 2020

Now Is the Best Time to Set 2020 Goals

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

As we finish the first month of 2020, I keep thinking about how time flies as I get older. There are many theories for this phenomenon. For me, it’s ... Read more

January 21, 2020January 17, 2020

Joining a Support Group Can Make a Difference

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

As a kid, I found it difficult to bond with other children with muscular dystrophy (MD). As a young teen, I often compared myself to others — including those ... Read more

January 20, 2020January 16, 2020

A Positive Attitude Makes a World of Difference When Coping with Duchenne

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

The other day, I was sitting in Haute Cakes Caffe chowing down on a carnitas breakfast burrito, when an older woman sitting next to me said something that took ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020

Society Is Missing the True Definition of Inclusion

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

My experiences writing this column over the past year have been fabulous. But it was daunting at first to put pen to paper to capture what so many people ... Read more

January 14, 2020January 10, 2020

Regaining Control of My Life with The Happy Planner

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

Most people with a chronic illness inevitably learn to expect the unexpected with their health. No matter how meticulously I attempt to plan around my body’s needs, mitochondrial myopathy ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 2, 2020

Why Daily Stretching Is Important for Those with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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

Stretching has been part of my daily life since I was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) about 17 years ago. Every night, my parents would reserve 30 minutes ... Read more

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Surviving Winter with Muscular Dystrophy

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

I sometimes wonder how I will survive Chicago winters going forward. Winter is not a problem for some people with neuromuscular disorders. But for those of us in colder ... Read more

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