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Guest Author: Ellie Martin Over the years, technology has become a widely used tool for therapeutic programs and rehabilitation research. By replicating real-life scenarios in Read More…
Guest Author: Ellie Martin Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has been around for thousands of years and has evolved into a Read More…
Guest Author: Karen Winston Exploring the great outdoors has never been more accessible! Karen shares a fantastic opportunity that’s perfect for those eager to immerse Read More…
Guest Author: Ellie Martin Ellie, who has Cerebellar Ataxia, tried out the BoBo Core Training Balance Board and shared her experience. The interactive balance board Read More…
Guest Author: Linda Chase, Able Hire Owning a business is a dream that many people have, including those with disabilities. While the journey may have Read More…
Session focused on the importance of funding research and approving new treatments for rare diseases, especially those with no FDA-approved treatment options like Spinocerebellar Ataxia Read More…
Getting a new medicine approved for use in the United States involves a detailed process overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This Read More…
The well-known science educator joins with the National Ataxia Foundation on campaign to build broad understanding of Ataxia, a progressive brain disease that impacts a Read More…
Guest Author: Ellie Martin Physical therapy is good for rehabilitation. However, it can be straining on our muscles by the end of a session. Aquatic Read More…
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