Hawk’s-Eye View – a Column by Hawken Miller

August 5, 2019September 11, 2019

Duchenne Takes My Physical Abilities, but Not My Powers of Observation

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I believe that my physical limitations heighten my observational skills and journalistic Spidey sense. Throughout my life, I’ve realized that I notice and remember the finer details that my ... Read more

July 29, 2019September 11, 2019

Scheduling Time for Rest Gives Me Fuel to Pursue My Passions

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I have a lot going on in my life right now, and I don’t get enough time to rest. I’m transitioning to independent living, keeping track of my income ... Read more

July 22, 2019September 5, 2019

Meaningful Connections Help Me to See the Possibilities

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I didn’t know many kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophy growing up. Everyone around me was physically able; I was the only one who couldn’t keep up. Now, as I’ve ... Read more

July 15, 2019August 26, 2019

UberWAV Is the Next Best Thing for Accessible Transportation

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I discovered something different about Washington, D.C. when I moved there for the summer: wheelchair-accessible Ubers are everywhere. Los Angeles, where I come from, has a dearth of accessible ... Read more

July 8, 2019July 2, 2019

Here’s How I Explain My Experience with Duchenne to Others

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is not easy for people to wrap their heads around. Most haven’t heard of the disease, which is rare and affects about 1.02 males ages 5 ... Read more

July 1, 2019August 27, 2019

You Can Experience the Beauty of the Outdoors, Even with Duchenne

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It’s hard to find time to spend outside, especially since I have a disease that hampers my mobility, but being outdoors reinvigorates and reboots me, and reconnects me to ... Read more

June 24, 2019August 26, 2019

Moving into a New Life with Duchenne

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I recently started my internship at The Washington Post in Washington, D.C. Getting to this point was a culmination of blood, sweat, and tears throughout all levels of education, ... Read more

June 17, 2019August 26, 2019

Expressing Myself on YouTube with a Disability

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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 10, 2019June 6, 2019

Scheduling Out Life Makes Living with a Disability Easier

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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 3, 2019August 2, 2019

The Secret to Finding the Right Friends

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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

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