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Walk a mile in our shoes - ALS Association GNY

Walk a mile in our shoes - ALS Association GNY

Here's one: http://www.technovelgy.com/ct... - ALS Association GNY

Another article about normal tech helping people extend abilities for the disabled will be coming out soon from The New York Times. - ALS Association GNY

Here is our blog post about netbooks, "“Netbooks” As Communcation Devices." http://als-ny.blogspot.com/2009... - ALS Association GNY

Should doctors give out diagnoses or prescribe treatment on Facebook, in the twitterverse or on blogs? - ALS Association GNY

Should doctors give out diagnoses or prescribe treatment on Facebook, in the twitterverse or on blogs? - ALS Association GNY

Ever wonder if you're using the correct language to describe someone with a disability? Even here at ChronicBabe HQ we sometimes wonder if we're choosing the best words. Michael Gerber writes movingly (at Disaboom.com) about the language of disability (and handicaps, and accessibility, and more). - ALS Association GNY

New York Times article on the MLB campaign to raise awareness and funding for ALS causes. - ALS Association GNY

"4♦ALS Awareness" to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech on July 4th - ALS Association GNY

When Dan Garry found out that Shawn O’Neill had ALS he asked his neighbor what his plans were. Shawn said he was going to “take it one day at a time.” The small community of houseboats that Dan and Shawn shared was like no other in Brooklyn and after Shawn’s illness, it would never be the same again. While everyone had always been cordial, it wasn’t until they had a cause to rally around that they became close. - ALS Association GNY

2008 Holiday Gift Ideas For PALS - We surveyed PALS, caregivers, friends and family here at the Chapter, on the web, in our Facebook group, and everywhere we could think to come up with a list of suggested Holiday gifts for PALS and their families. If you know of someone who is shopping for an ALS patient this year and can use this list, pass it on. - ALS Association GNY

GPS devices and airport videophones are just some of the latest gadgets that can help people with disabilities enjoy travel and leisure - ALS Association GNY

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. - ALS Association GNY

Social networks like PatientsLikeMe let people take charge of their own care--changing the nature of drug research and the practice of medicine - ALS Association GNY

Suzanne Robitaille's Blog - ALS Association GNY

"Touching article about an ALS patient." - ALS Association GNY

"Congrats Jeter! Though we're sad to see another Lou Gehrig record fall, it could not have happened to a nicer guy. This is one of those rare records that will stand forever!" - ALS Association GNY

Health Blog - ALS Association GNY

"Unbelievable. This is a great device. Almost futuristic in design." - ALS Association GNY

The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter Group on Facebook. Please join us. - ALS Association GNY

ALS Association Greater New York Chapter's Blog. - ALS Association GNY

ALS Association Greater New York Chapter's YouTube Channel. See the videos that ALS Association Greater New York Chapter uploads and shares. - ALS Association GNY

New York Times Article about Chris Pendergast. - ALS Association GNY

"This also includes an interview with the president and CEO of the Greater New York Chapter." - ALS Association GNY