2016 Medicine X main stage speaker Dillan Barmache is taking his message of empowerment to Motormorphosis, a conference fostering communities of non-speakers in the digital age. Being different [...]

It always feels good when another patient tells me how much they appreciate my advocacy work. Often the next thing they say is, “I could never do what you do.” But getting involved is easy. [...]

Matthew Argame was in college when he first recognized the power of sharing personal stories — even, or especially, the difficult ones. Now, he’s thriving as an advocate for people with disabilities.

Earlier this month, Eric Amador sat in his power wheelchair, facing a group of legislators and legislative aides. His wife, Toni, was at his side.

Brain tumors have unacceptably low survival rates and exceedingly high medical costs, often leaving survivors suffering from lifelong functional deficits. In order to see improved outcomes, brain [...]

Outraged by House Republicans’ repeal-and-replace bill, patient advocates Liz Salmi and Hugo Campos issued an invitation to those with pre-existing conditions: Come out.