Living, Learning, Thriving – a Column by Ralph Yaniz

June 20, 2019June 18, 2019

Choosing an E-bike: Some Things to Consider

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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 13, 2019June 10, 2019

It’s Essential to Be Your Own Health Advocate

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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 6, 2019June 4, 2019

Uniting to Effect Positive Change

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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

May 23, 2019May 22, 2019

Moving into the Future: Assistive Technology Can Make a Difference

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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 16, 2019May 14, 2019

Let’s Prepare Ourselves for the Trials of a Lifetime

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Research and clinical trials Science is closer than ever before to finding treatments and cures for many rare illnesses. An important topic that I’d like to address is the ... Read more

May 9, 2019May 7, 2019

Find Your Communities and Gain a Sense of Belonging

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One of the greatest human needs is to feel that we belong. Most of us, even the introverted ones among us, seek to have a group of people with ... Read more

May 2, 2019April 30, 2019

I Live Creatively to Power Past Obstacles

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First, a thank-you As I begin my second month as a columnist at Muscular Dystrophy News Today, I’m excited to be hearing from you about the columns. I’m on ... Read more

April 18, 2019April 17, 2019

True Accessibility for All: No Roadblocks, Please

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Whenever the topic of accessibility comes up, you can bet there’ll be great passion. We all want the right to access and partake in everything beautiful in life, yet ... Read more

April 11, 2019June 21, 2019

I Push My Limitations by Setting Goals

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Come on! Is it essential to set goals in life? Do we need them? How can those of us who deal with a muscle-wasting illness push ourselves appropriately and live ... Read more

April 4, 2019June 3, 2019

‘Living, Learning, Thriving’: The Start of Something New

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Welcome to my first column at Muscular Dystrophy News Today. Let me tell you a little about myself. I turned 60 in January and have been dealing with muscle loss ... Read more