Meaningful Connections Help Me to See the Possibilities
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 gotten older,…
Hawk’s-Eye View — Hawken Miller
Hawken is a recent graduate from the University of Southern California and a young journalist with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He has previously worked for the Washington Post, Sacramento Bee, KTLA 5 News and at USC Annenberg Media. When not writing columns, he’s reporting on rare disease-related news for the publisher of this website, Bionews.
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So Long for Now: The Hawk Flies On to New Horizons
It’s hard to believe: This is the 100th column I’ve written for Muscular Dystrophy News Today. It will also be my last for the near future. “Hawk’s-Eye View” has been a part…
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UberWAV Is the Next Best Thing for Accessible Transportation
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…
Here’s How I Explain My Experience with Duchenne to Others
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 to…
You Can Experience the Beauty of the Outdoors, Even with Duchenne
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 nature and God.
Moving into a New Life with Duchenne
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…
Expressing Myself on YouTube with a Disability
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…
Scheduling Out Life Makes Living with a Disability Easier
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, and the pressure…
The Secret to Finding the Right Friends
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, it is…
Traveling the World Is Possible, Even with Duchenne
In a past column, I wrote about focusing on the things I can do rather than those I can’t. One of the things I can do is travel, and…
Video Games Let Me Be Competitive Without the Need to Be Physical
I’m not going to be an athlete — and that’s OK. I’ve found a competitive outlet through video games. While sports helps to build friendships and engage in teamwork (I had felt…
Dealing with Duchenne and the Power of a Good Night’s Sleep
College is a busy time in my life. I can easily overbook my schedule and have little time to do homework. I’ve resisted the temptation to stay up late on many occasions.
Achieving Balance in College Was Key to My Success
I attended my final class at the University of Southern California (USC) last Wednesday, and I thought this would be a good time to look back at…
