RJ Adler with Wheelpad joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss accessible living solutions for people with ALS. In this episode, Alisa and RJ discuss how new technologies can help people by offering dignity and independence.

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Director of Care Services Steve Spaulding, MA, joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to talk about the structure of our Care Services Department, the recent International ALS/MND Symposium, patient and family events, and more.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Bryan Rosica is a teacher and father living with ALS. He now uses assistive technology to speak. In this ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast, Bryan and his wife Lisa discuss their ALS journey from diagnosis to today, including support from ALS United Mid-Atlantic care professionals, speaking at events like the Annual Celebration, and connecting with students to explain ALS.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Regina Shuster joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss her family's history with ALS and her work at events such as the ALS United Walk.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Daniel Kelly joins Alisa Brownlee to discuss the important topic of Swallowing and ALS to address concerns, safety, and best practices.

Daniel Kelly, MA, CCC-SLP, AT, is a speech-language pathologist and assistive technologist at the Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center in Philadelphia. With nearly two decades of experience in medical speech pathology, he’s focused on swallowing assessment, communication technology, and clinical training across hospital and academic settings. Daniel has taught nationally on fiberoptic endoscopic swallowing evaluation, contributed to multiple clinical trials, and co-authored research on dysphagia and neurodegenerative disease.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Zachary Simmons, MD and Kathleen Twomey, MD join the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to share their work at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center and their new innovations around respiratory care and ALS. Dr. Simmons has led the ALS Treatment Center at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center for 30 years and Dr. Twomey is adding her expertise as a pulmonologist for ALS patients. O

ur mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Mark VandeBraak, PhD, FT, MT-BC joins the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast to discuss issues about processing grief for those impacted by ALS. Dr. Mark talks about the various forms of grief, expressing compassion and empathy, opening up about our concerns, and what help is available for everyone.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org

Tim Kurkjian and his son Jeff Kurkjian are hosts of the baseball podcast "Is This a Great Game or What?" They also share a strong support for the ALS cause after their family's loss of Tim's brother Matt to ALS.

Tim is the proud recipient of the 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award for his work as a baseball writer and journalist. In this episode of the ALS United Mid-Atlantic GOALS Podcast, Tim and Jeff talk about their family's history with ALS, their love of baseball, the support from the Philadelphia Phillies, and their experience at ALS United events.

Our mission is to unite and empower the ALS community through a collaborative approach to fostering bold research initiatives, advancing national and state advocacy, and providing comprehensive care and support to individuals and families affected by ALS. ALS United Mid-Atlantic serves people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

To learn more about our programs and research and how to support our initiatives, visit www.alsmidatlantic.org