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April 30, 2020April 29, 2020

The Impossibility of Putting a Value on a Life

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

Author’s note: The COVID-19 crisis has already lasted several months. The reality is that we don’t know how this will go. But as a community, my opinion is that ... Read more

April 21, 2020April 30, 2020

The ‘Crip Camp’ Utopia Made Us a Better Society Today

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

Netflix’s new documentary “Crip Camp” transports viewers to the peak era of peace-preaching hippies and civil rights activists. But amid these revolutions, another minority group struggled to find belonging: ... Read more

April 20, 2020April 30, 2020

How to Best Live with One Another During Quarantine

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

COVID-19 has forced families around the world to stay indoors and spend a lot more time together. This will not change for quite a while, especially for those of ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 14, 2020

Living, Learning, Thriving When We Need It Most

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

None of us have lived through something like what we are going through today. Some have attempted to equate it with other historical events. But there is a uniqueness ... Read more

April 7, 2020April 30, 2020

Realizing My Introversion During Self-isolation

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

In the days when I still attended school, I was deemed an extrovert by my teachers and school officials. Never did I falter in putting myself “out there.” I ... Read more

April 6, 2020April 30, 2020

Self-quarantine Has Leveled the Social Playing Field

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

I’ve always sought silver linings, including in this season of social distancing. Many people now exclusively use technology to communicate with family, friends, and co-workers to reduce viral spread. ... Read more

March 26, 2020March 24, 2020

The Muscular Dystrophy Community Counts on Accessibility Improvements

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

I feel strange not writing about the pandemic crisis in this column, but we’re already bombarded with information about it, and it appears we will deal with these issues ... Read more

March 17, 2020March 16, 2020

Redefining Success While Living with a Chronic Illness

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

I never have an answer to the questions, “Where do you see yourself in five to 10 years?” or “What are your future goals?” Mitochondrial myopathy is a rare ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 12, 2020

Celebrating My First Year of Writing Columns

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

This week, I celebrate my one-year anniversary of writing columns for BioNews Services. A lot has happened in that year: I graduated from college, interned at The Washington Post, ... Read more

March 12, 2020March 10, 2020

One Year Later: Catch Me if You Can

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

March 1 was my one-year anniversary with BioNews Services, the publisher of Muscular Dystrophy News. Defining a period in this manner allows me to see how far I’ve come ... Read more