August 12, 2021 Columns by Jennifer (Jenn) Powell Next Time, Ask Me Why I Need an Accessible Parking Placard To the person who left the note on my windshield: I wish you would have asked. I would have told you that I have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, a neurological disease that impairs my ability to walk. My MS has worsened over time and will continue to progress. I can’t…
August 7, 2020 Columns by Ed Tobias ‘Crip Camp’: Disability Looking Me Right in the Eye In early July, I wrote a column about Disability Pride Month. It’s not for me, I said. I questioned the word “pride” and asked whether we need a special month to advocate for a more inclusive world. Several people commented on that column ā some supported my thoughts, while…
July 10, 2020 Columns by Ed Tobias It’s Disability Pride Month ā But Not for Me July is Disability Pride Month. Now, don’t slam me right away for writing this, but I don’t think we need a month highlighting disability pride ā just like I don’t think we need a month in October spotlighting that we have rare diseases, especially because to me, multiple sclerosis…
September 12, 2019 Columns by Tamara Sellman Need to Know: Should I Disclose My MS at Work? Editor’s note: “Need to Knowā is a series inspired by common forum questions and comments from readers. Have a comment or question about MS? Visit our forum. This week’s question is inspired by the forum topic “When do you tell your employer about your MS?” from Jan. 15,…
July 11, 2019 Columns by Laura Kolaczkowski My Travel Tips for Those with MS Mobility Problems I love to travel and see new sights, but my multiple sclerosis (MS) mobility problems present particular challenges. Over time I have accumulated my own set of travel tips. Perhaps some of the following might make your next trip easier. Airline travel My trips almost always involve airline…
April 25, 2019 Columns by Tamara Sellman Need to Know: What Are Disability Laws? Editor’s note: “Need to Knowā is a series inspired by common forum questions and comments from readers. Have a comment or question about MS? Visit our forum. This week’s question is inspired by the forum topicĀ “Have you ever been discriminated against due to your disability?” from May 29,…