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  • LOU FERRIGNO COMPETES FOR MDA ON NBC'S 'THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE'

    LOU FERRIGNO COMPETES FOR MDA ON NBC'S 'THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE'

    Internationally famous actor, businessman and former professional body builder Lou Ferrigno will compete for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the fifth installment of NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The season premiere is Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. ET. Ferrigno, best known for his role in the television classic “The Incredible Hulk,” will compete against 17 other celebrities as they vie for the top prize of a $250,000 bonus check for their respective charities in the weekly task-driven television series. Posted: 2/21/2012
  • Seven Tax Credits & Other Benefits for Taxpayers with Disabilities

    Seven Tax Credits & Other Benefits for Taxpayers with Disabilities

    Taxpayers with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities may qualify for a number of IRS tax credits and benefits. This article lists seven tax credits and other benefits which are available if you or someone else listed on your federal tax return has a disability. Posted: 2/16/12
  • Midwest power chair athletes set to compete

    Midwest power chair athletes set to compete

    The Midwest Challenge Power Soccer Tournament will bring together athletes who have disabilites to fight to the finish for the tournament trophy. The tournament is being held in St. Louis. Note from MDA: The article suggests the athletes are "confined" to wheelchairs - but rumor has it, they get out of their chairs from time to time. Thought our readers would enjoy the article, but we do not support language like "confined" and "wheelchair-bound". Posted: 2/13/12
  • My Life in Motion

    My Life in Motion

    Living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy has been an interesting journey to say the least. And when added to the rigors of daily life the journey seems ever so remarkable. Having lived with this disability for twenty-four years I am still somewhat amazed by how far I have come. Yet in looking back I also realize how fortunate I am to have attended and graduated college as well as having the opportunity to work as an intern at Capitol Hill and the White House.

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