Netflix Releases Series About Gay Man With Cerebral Palsy
Just in time for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, Netflix releases the trail to its new series about a gay man with cerebral palsy, “Special.” Ryan O’Connell takes his book, “I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves,” and turns it into a television series, where he takes center stage. This series is about a 20-year […]
Steve Gleason’s Battle Through Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Since 2011, former Saints safety, Steve Gleason, has been battling with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a disease that affects the physical function of a person and weakens the muscles. Rather than letting ALS define him, Gleason has become an inspiration to many. In 2005, Hurricane […]
Get to know the ALS Loan Program
If you don’t know about the ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Loan Program, you probably want to get to know it. Ability Medical is a dedicated partner of the ALS Association since 2008. Witness the everyday strengths of individuals with ALS truly inspire us to strive for excellence. The ALS Loan Program is a resource designed […]
What are Neuromuscular diseases?
The neuromuscular diseases affect the nerves that control the voluntary muscles. The voluntary muscles are those that can be under control, as is the case with the arms and legs. Nerve cells, also called neurons, send messages that control those muscles. When neurons become sick or die, communication between the nervous system and the muscles is […]
ALS Association
The ALS Association has funded more than $99 million in research and clinical management projects.
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive disease which causes muscles waste away to weaken, and twitch…