Living, Learning, Thriving – a Column by Ralph Yaniz

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020

Society Is Missing the True Definition of Inclusion

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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 2, 2020January 2, 2020

Surviving Winter with Muscular Dystrophy

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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

December 19, 2019December 17, 2019

The Employment Gap for People with Disabilities Is Too Wide

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The world of employment and disabilities is difficult for me to understand. Readers of my column have always been good about giving feedback. I’d love your input on this ... Read more

December 5, 2019January 15, 2020

My Adventure in a Wheelchair

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Many of you who follow my column know that I focus on how those of us with a disability stay strong mentally and physically. I have also written about ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

Let’s Stay on the Cutting Edge of Research

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I can’t believe it’s been 13 years since I started exhibiting muscle loss. A lot has happened since then. My loss is slow but steady. Even when I plateau, ... Read more

October 31, 2019October 29, 2019

Prioritizing Goals in Life with MD

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I have spent my entire career working and volunteering in the nonprofit arena. My focus has moved from mental health to aging to disabilities. I learned from each step ... Read more

October 17, 2019October 15, 2019

Peeling Back the Layers of Societal Barriers for People with Disabilities

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We often have the radio on at home in the mornings to keep up with news and events. I was working at my home desk recently when I heard ... Read more

October 3, 2019October 10, 2019

Opportunities Abound for Travel and Accessibility

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My first column for Muscular Dystrophy News Today focused on the excitement of starting something new in life. I promised that future columns would focus on the many adventures ... Read more

September 19, 2019September 25, 2019

‘30 Days of MD’ Brings Awareness That Lasts All Year

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I am proud to say that Muscular Dystrophy News Today is running a great initiative called “30 Days of MD.” This series of stories by patients, caregivers, researchers, and ... Read more

September 12, 2019October 2, 2019

National LGMD Conference Builds the MD Community

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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take part in a very special conference in Chicago. I’d had the honor of seeing this event grow from the idea ... Read more