Posts under ‘Stasiuk Blog’

Watch this 60 Minutes story on Scott Mackler, a man with almost total paralysis, who can communicate with a computer with just his thoughts using a BCI (Brain Control Interface). 
Scott Mackler was a husband, father and successful neuroscientist when he received perhaps the worst news imaginable. At the age of 40, he could run a marathon in [...]

Bob Kraft’s PISSD is one of my favorite disability blogs.  Bob recently wrote an article about Celiac Disease awareness:
Celiac disease is a hereditary allergy to gluten. In its worst forms it can be crippling. But more and more doctors are becoming aware of this disease and making proper diagnosis of it in their patients. Until [...]

The Social Security Insider podcast is launching soon! But, don’t worry if you do not have an iPod, you will be able to listen on the website or on any mp3 player.
Send questions and suggestions to podcast [at] socialsecurityinsider.com.  
If I read your question/comment on the show, I will send you Social Security Insider decal (so be sure to [...]

 
If you liked the Beijing Olympics Opening with the last torch bearer running around the inner ring of the stadium, check this out.

Something from the it-just-makes-me-happy files:

Original song by The Ink Spots.

This is an important video about soldier facing PTSD and how they struggle to cope.
Update: sorry folks, it looks like this video has disappeared.

Engrossing video about PTSD
Update: sorry folks, the video has been pulled.

I love the original song, but I can’t find a video worth posting. This update is a good cover and a fun video.

I had a great time volunteering for the 2008 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) lockup.  
It is not too late to make a donation, just click here.