November 13, 2018 Columns by Ed Tobias I Know I’m in a Handicapped Spot, but I’ll Only Be 2 Minutes I’m writing again about someone with MS who was blocked from a handicapped parking spot by someone who isn’t handicapped. I know, it happens all the time. But this time was a little different. The spot was blocked by a television news crew. And that struck a nerve…
February 7, 2018 Columns by Judy Lynn Carded at Costco I was carded while at Costco with my son just before Christmas. Normally, Iām flattered when asked for ID, but this time was different. The request wasnāt from the cashier as my vodka rolled by, snug between the peppermint cocoa and persimmons. No, the request came from a police…
March 28, 2017 Columns by Patricia Silva, PhD Dedicated Handicapped Parking is About Availability, Not Cost Being disabled by MS does not have many advantages. One ā free city street parking in California ā is likelyĀ to end soon.Ā In the rush to garner parking revenue, though, the lack of concurrent discussion about providing dedicated handicapped parking (DHP) is troubling. The widespread abuse…
February 7, 2017 Columns by Patricia Silva, PhD Removing Barriers to Accessibility Requires Planning, Persistence Lost in the delights of the library; 10 minutes over meter limit Yes, they chalk-marked the tires and I got a ticket. I was furious. Once again,…
January 11, 2017 Columns by Cathy Chester Speak Up, Truthfully, About ‘Unseen’ But Real MS Symptoms When thinking about multiple sclerosis (MS), itās important to remember there are four distinct types of the disease. Most of you well know this, so Iāll just mention them here: relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS); secondary progressive MS; primary progressive MS, and clinically isolated syndrome. (Anyone needing or wishing more information…
October 12, 2016 Columns by Judy Lynn An MS, Migraine, Marching Band Kind of Day! I work full time in public health, and some days are spent āout in the fieldā visiting clients in their homes. It requires careful planning to ensure that I have adequate water, food, medications, and layers of clothing for homes that are too hot or too cold.Ā I research…