Amanda Siebe, a woman who lives in chronic pain, is bidding to enter US congress – despite her disability and need of a wheelchair and Dobbie, her service dog.
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It’s 2018 – some important events to watch out for this year
Happy New Year to you all. To get your year off to a good start, here are a few important dates for your new 2018 diary. February 1 – 3 ACTRIMS Forum, San Diego, California, USA The third annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum is themed “Therapeutic Targets in … Continue reading It’s 2018 – some important events to watch out for this year
Silly season lacks real news stories – whether general or about disabilities
It’s silly season right now. At least, it is in the UK and many other countries. In the US, it is called the slow news season. Elsewhere it can be called cucumber time, or another such term. The reason, of course, is that at this time of year news is harder to come by. Yes, … Continue reading Silly season lacks real news stories – whether general or about disabilities
Some MS dates for your 2017 diary
Happy New Year Yes, it has arrived at last and so, today, I bring you a calendar of notable events that are planned for the next 12 months. Please note that this is not meant to be a complete or exhaustive list, just those I have picked out for your diaries. To make it easier … Continue reading Some MS dates for your 2017 diary
Strange world of chocolate and religion
The Pope addresses a joint session of Congress in Washington, while Kit Kat's shape is fought over in a European court. Is it me, or has the world got a little stranger over the last few days? Just take a look at some of the events. Confectionery companies have been slugging it out in … Continue reading Strange world of chocolate and religion