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Transitioning: Mobility Challenges + Nature = Next Chapter

September 17, 2021
Tagged as: accessibility, mobility, nature, neuromuscular disease, pandemic, stress

The Pandemic has brought many changes; for me, it’s ushered in the next chapter of my life. Perhaps the final chapter? With mobility challenges, it was one of two choices: home modifications or move to…

Brush & Floss to Avoid Tooth Loss: Dental Health During a Pandemic

July 9, 2020
Tagged as: accessibility, anxiety, COVID-19, dental, diabetes, disability, mobility, muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, neurological condition, oral health, Parkinson's disease

People with anxiety, autism, blindness or low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, mobility challenges, chemical sensitivities, or PTSD may face unique challenges visiting a dental office. Now with the additional barrier — the COVID-19…

Talkin’ Tech with a Software Engineer

August 3, 2017
Tagged as: accessibility, disability, limb-girdle dystrophy, muscular dystrophy, technology

That software engineer is Chris Schlechty — a fellow member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Community Advisory Committee. We talk about home automation, on-demand services, apps, self-driving cars, smart devices, and Seattle’s microbrews. Check…

Glass Half Full with Leslie Krongold, Ed.D.

Tag: accessibility

Transitioning: Mobility Challenges + Nature = Next Chapter

Brush & Floss to Avoid Tooth Loss: Dental Health During a Pandemic

Talkin’ Tech with a Software Engineer