NEWS & POSTS
“… how can I encourage inclusion if I am content with sitting silently on the sidelines. Ending exclusion starts with asking a simple question: ‘What about me?’” – Jennifer Digmann I’ve been thinking a lot about inclusion lately. Or, if…
Without knowing me, Target sees me. Me, and the estimated 3.3 million people in the United States who have a disability and need to use a wheelchair. Dan and I were on a recent shopping trip to this iconic mega-merchandise retailer…
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, marks my 26th anniversary of the day I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Yes, it has been 26 years – well over half of my life. Over these last 2+ decades, I’ve learned a lot about…
I’m thinking Dan and I must be doing something right! Our podcast, A Couple Takes on MS, is included in FeedSpot’s recent ranking of the 40 Best Multiple Sclerosis Podcasts. FeedSpot ranks podcasts based on: 1. Expertise and Credibility 2.…
I have realized that many of my MS-related essays actually apply to life in general. Think of them more like TV show crossovers. This is especially true with my recent essay of exclusive content for MS Focus magazine “My 5…
The baseball world and, more specifically, fans of the Detroit Tigers are witnessing the end of an era this weekend. Legendary Tiger and all-but-destined future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera will conclude his storied 21-year career, including…
Would your 11-year-old self be proud of the person you are today? I’m sure the younger version of me, back when I was Danny Digmann, wouldn’t be disappointed, but I think he would be a little embarrassed by the story…
Dan and I were excited, humbled and grateful that Healthline producers connected with us earlier this year because they wanted to include our story in its three-part Taking Care video series. Healthline is an online resource dedicated to making health…
According to Oxford Languages online dictionary, inclusion is defined as, “The practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or intellectual disabilities and…
After living with Multiple Sclerosis longer than I have lived without it, I know for certain that the disease will challenge me physically, mentally and emotionally. People living with MS, like Dan and me, face plenty of struggles and tough…