MDA Transitions Center

Secretary of State Clinton Addresses Inclusion and Disability Rights

This video from the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses government efforts to promote inclusion and disability rights. Posted: 5/23/2012

Dad helps paralyzed son earn degree at Whitworth

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — When Ryan Sutherland wanted to go to college three years ago, his father, Steve, went with him. Not just for a visit, but to stay. The father and son, from Cashmere, have been dorm roommates at Whitworth University in Spokane since Ryan started there in 2009. Ryan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, graduated on May 13. Posted: 5/22/12

Beating the odds: Man defying disease that is often fatal set to get college degree

Mark Boatman, a native of Jamestown, N.D. has Duchenne muscular dystrophy – which is typically fatal much earlier in life. Boatman has defied the odds, moved more than 800 miles away from his family and caretakers and enrolled in the University of Montana’s School of Journalism. Later this month, he’ll graduate with honors. Posted: 5/4/2012

Making the Most of College Visits

In a blog by Margie Hatch, Special Assistant at the Institute for Educational Leadership’s Center for Workforce Development, she provides guidance to youth with disabilities about visiting colleges and other postsecondary institutions to help make informed decisions. Posted: 5/3/2012

DMD—A sibling’s perspective

I am the second youngest in a family of four brothers. I love all my brothers very much and I think each one of us brings something unique to our family; however, I have always had a strong connection to my oldest brother Julian. Julian is 29 years old and 6 years older than me to the day (Yup we’re born on the same day!). This idea that Julian and I shared the same birthday is probably at the root of why we are so close. We always had combined birthday parties and dinners growing up, which forced us to learn how to share with one another at a very young age.