An interview with Roger Halleen Co-Leader of the Central Illinois Parkinson's Support Group on December 19, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Roger Halleen 65 years of age and care partner for my wife who is...

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An interview with Ben Lazarus on Advocacy: Realistic Positivity and Practical Action are Key. on December 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   In brief, first I am a 48 and a very happy husband...

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An interview with Scott Rider on Advocacy on December 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Scott Rider is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was twice Captain of the men’s Track & Field...

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An interview with Dan Glass on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Advocacy on December 15, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.   In looking back on my life, as I think...

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A mother and daughter’s journey…   An interview with Bri Lafferty on Advocacy for Myoclonus Dystonia: Being resilient in an unrelenting world & her mom Jill Lafferty: 22 years as a Wingman for my Zebra Daughter on December 9,...

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An interview with Sabela Avion from Parkinsonic on PMD Alliance (Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance) & being a Davis Phinney Foundation ambassador on December 8, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Sabela was born and raised...

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An interview with Sherryl Klingelhofer on Advocacy on December 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My father was diagnosed with PD in the year 2000.  As a coach and Phys Ed instructor he thought that...

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An interview with Benny Shakes on Comedy and Cerebral Palsy Awareness on December 1, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Benny, an accomplished stand-up comedian and creator, co-hosts the popular Edinburgh comedy show "Disabled Cants"...

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An interview with Isabell Senft-Daniel from PJ Parkinson's Support on November 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   Isabell Senft-Daniel has over two decades of experience in business development and management in the health industry. Isabell...

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