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World Autism Awareness Day 2020
The month of April has arrived and there are two reasons why this month is personal to me: it’s Autism Awareness Month and today is World Autism Awareness Day. Autism Awareness Month was first recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, affects 1 in 59 children. Boys are four times affected as girls. For those who aren’t familiar with who I am, I’m on the autism spectrum. I was interviewed by Vocal for their Creator Spotlight feature about two weeks ago. They were asking about things such as cosplay and why I’m passionate about different causes. Autism awareness is one of those causes. Here’s a little bit about myself and why this month is so important to me.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Longevity
Covid-19: Wuhan Reopens but Risk is High
On December 31 2019, the Chinese office of the World Health Organization (WHO) heard the first news of a previously unknown virus causing multiple cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, a city in eastern China with a population of over 11 million.
By Anton Black6 years ago in Longevity
What if They Gave a Pandemic
It’s only because of a telephone conversation with my friend, Nico, that I found out that Mt. Sinai is building a 70-bed tent hospital inside Central Park over in the East Meadow. That’s how small my world has gotten. The East Meadow is maybe a twenty-minute walk from here or a three-minute bus ride, but most of us aren’t riding many buses these days.
By Remington Write6 years ago in Longevity
LIVING WITH A COVID-19
I have never been the type to share my thoughts, or surface stories of things I have experienced in my life, on any social media platform. Due to public scrutiny, and fears of being judged. I was apprehensive in voicing my opinions and expressing myself. But this time around is different; a pandemic was lighting up the world and has hit closer to home than expected. My father had fallen victim to COVID-19, and it has flipped my world upside down. So I feel it is imperative to share my emotions and thoughts on this, for the world to continue to have faith in humanity. Therefore, I am voicing out hope and faith to those with no voice, and for those at this time that feel defeated. I hope my story finds you, and gives you perspective and the strength to keep fighting at your weakest moments, and embrace and always cherish family, life and gratitude.
By Norlene Angelique 6 years ago in Longevity
The Spanish Flu in Alaska
As the first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Alaska, bringing with it fear of a Black Plague, people forget that this isn’t anything new. There have already been mad rushes to buy off all the toilet paper and face masks, fear of Chinese restaurants and businesses, and daily checking of the virus’ death toll. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has declared a state of emergency. This reaction is not without reason, especially in Alaska where the 1918 influenza took such a heavy toll.
By Simian Editions6 years ago in Longevity
An Open Letter to America's Physicians:
To all the physicians in America, I am one too and I need you to know: I see you. I hear you. To the Wachusett Emergency Physicians Group in Massachusetts who just days ago, have lost your contract to UMass without cause, I see you; I hear you.
By Dr. Megan Babb6 years ago in Longevity
COVID-19: What You Have Given Us And What You Have Taken Away
You have stolen people's lives, their jobs and their sense of security. You've stolen graduate student trips, incomplete semesters at foreign universities, the Olympics, proms, paychecks, and groceries everywhere.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in Longevity
The Covid 19 Diaries
My COVID 19 Calendar 23rd March 2020 will be looked back on by historians studying Britain as one of the most significant days in Britain’s history. Not in the same way as 1st September 1939 when the country started to face the existential threat posed by the outbreak of World War II but as a day when the country had to finally face up to the reality of the COVID 19 virus. For these diaries 23rd March 2020 will be referred to as ‘Day 0’ and all references to the days before and following will be referred to as ‘Day - ‘ or ‘Day + ’ respectively.
By Alan Russell6 years ago in Longevity
14 Days of Quarantine...
These past two years... I mean weeks, has been an interesting for many of us. I'm sure if you're not apart of the lucky bunch who still has their jobs and some sort of security, you've probably started to lose your mind like I have. Being locked away under quarantine to protect my life and the life of those closest and most vulnerable to me has been both challenging and exhausting. There's only so much Netflix and YouTube a girl can watch before she loses her sight because of the blue light emitting from her laptop.
By Angeli Cangro6 years ago in Longevity
