Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – landmark legislation that advanced the civil rights of people with disabilities.
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I dance funny because of my stroke. My right side doesn't move as well as my left. That's OK. Dance!
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Before, my brain was sending the wrong signals to my arm and hand. That sucked. Now, the main problem isn't brain signals but just muscle tightness.
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When I moved, I found a big cardboard box of old rehab gadgets in a closet: old braces, special shoes, splints that I don't need anymore
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Mindpop has made me famous. This past weekend, I was invited to Salt Lake City to speak
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My physical therapist recommended a certain kind of brace, but my hospital didn't carry it. In fact, no hospitals in Massachusetts carried it, even though it is popular at hospitals in California. So I bought it directly though the brace company, out of pocket.
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Many stroke people are jealous people. I am jealous of athletes.
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Before my stroke I drank coffee only occasionally. Now I am a coffee fiend.
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My hand therapist told me a story of two stroke ladies. One had a bad right hand and one had a bad left hand.
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Boston has lots of snow and ice. If you aren't totally steady on your feet, you can trip. A lot. Boom!
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Before this all happened, I did lots of athletic activities. I had just started karate when my stroke happened.
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Happiness.
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