College

Asian man as a masters degree student with his wheelchair, looking and finding some books in university library for his work project.
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Beyond High School: Top Strategies for Finding a Career Path

By Elizabeth Millard | August 22, 2023
Portrait of African American teacher in wheelchair holding glass beaker during chemistry class in school
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MDA Announces Youth Mentoring Program

By Marissa Lozano | August 14, 2023
A photo of Ken Yorgan surrounded by a group of men and boys wearing blue Orlando Magic shirts. Everyone is smiling. Yorgan is seated in the middle, wearing a black Orlando jersey under a tan plaid blazer. Ken is a 59-year-old man with blue eyes and salt-and-pepper hair.
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How a Positive Attitude Benefits an Army Administrator With SMA

By Rebecca Hume | August 8, 2023
Jonathan Piacentino, with brown hair and a beard wearing a grey zip-up sweatshirt with a red shirt underneath, sits in his wheelchair looking into the distance on a football field.
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Jonathan Piacentino: How I’m Navigating Life After College

By Jonathan Piacentino | August 8, 2023
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MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Navigating Disability Advocacy on My College Campus

By Grace LoPiccolo | July 24, 2023
A young woman in a wheelchair wears a graduation cap and gown while holding a diploma and her mother smiles next to her
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The Transition to Independent Living: A Parent’s Perspective

By Rebecca Hume | July 20, 2023
Flat style vector illustration of a dorm room interior with bed, desk, bookshelf, and decor.
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How to Deck Out Your Dorm Room for Accessibility

By Rebecca Hume | July 12, 2023
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Celebrating Independence with the Juracks

By Annie Zimmerman | July 6, 2023
A scene in “Wheels: An Original Musical,” where 17 people can be seen on stage facing the audience, some sitting in wheelchairs and some standing with a hand raised in the air against a blue backdrop.
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A Musical Spreads Muscular Dystrophy Awareness

By Jess Westman | May 18, 2023
Closeup of Letitia Tatum, a Black woman with curly, shoulder-length, dark brown hair. She is wearing an aqua shirt, sitting in a black wheelchair, against an aqua background.
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How an HR Professional with SMA Powered Her Career

By Rebecca Hume | May 18, 2023