It was a busy week of doctor appointments — and decisions. First, I went to see…
Jill Price
Jill was diagnosed with CMT 1A at the age of 2 . She is a fourth-grade teacher and mom to a teenage son, who also has CMT. Jill loves photography, travel, and spending time with family and friends. She researches and writes tips that make life with disability a little easier.
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Articles by Jill Price
Summer Is a Time to Recharge
Why is summer break so important? Because teaching is tough and exhausting. Throw in a physical disability like…
How should I exercise? Which activity is best for me to do? Those are always repeated questions when you have…
It’s been a week of firsts for me. It was an overwhelming week in many ways, although I did learn…
I cleaned the bathroom yesterday and it now shines and looks and smells great. The downside? I needed a nap…
One person has stood by my side through it all. This person supports me in everything I do, even if…
I did not realize physical therapy could be such an adventure. WOW. Not only was it informative but it…
“Can you repeat that?” “I am sorry, but I cannot hear you, please speak louder.” I am saying these things…
“To tell or not to tell people about my disability?” That is always the question. When I meet someone, how…
What I Am and What I Am Not
Today, I sat in a cultural proficiency teacher training designed to raise awareness of cultural differences and stereotypes. …