My Family Is Thankful for the Nurses Who Care for Me at Home
In January 2011, I had a period of illness that sparked an emergency tracheostomy surgery. It…
Articles by Halsey Blocher
Counting to 22: Each Year Is a Blessing
As my 22nd birthday rapidly approaches, I almost can’t comprehend it. The thought of my birthday has seemed surreal for…
Nice to Meet You! Greeting Someone with a Disability
Have you ever seen a person with a wheelchair rolling toward you and wondered how you should react? You’re likely…
Sidelined: Being Sick When You Have SMA
Being sick tends to take a lot out of people with SMA, and the healing process is often slow. A…
The Kindness of Strangers in Unexpected Places
For our summer vacation, my family and I decided to take a trip to Ontario, Canada, to see Niagara Falls.
Overcoming Obstacles to Share My Love of Cooking
Like many people, I love to cook. One of my favorite activities at Turnstone’s Adult Day Services program is…
My Continuing Journey Toward Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the approval of Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-xioi), the first-ever gene…
Want to Pray for a Disabled Person? Ask First
If you live with a visible disability or illness, then there’s a good chance you’ve experienced a stranger coming up…
Happy to Help: I’ve Found Fulfillment in Volunteering
Since the age of 3, I’ve been attending Turnstone, a local organization that runs a center for children and adults…
Sharing the World ‘From Where I Sit’
Most people are familiar with the phrase “from where I stand.” The person speaking generally follows it up by sharing…