For non-speakers, a league of their own
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 [...]
5 things I tell people who think they can’t be advocates
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. [...]
Opening up and aiding others
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.
“The right thing to do is to tell others my story”
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.
Sharing my voice on Capitol Hill
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 [...]
Health has no party
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.
