Awareness
Women’s History Month (WHM) has been observed in the United States every March since 1987, and is dedicated to raising awareness of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. A…
The Golden West Chapter joins the world in mourning and celebrating the life and legacy of disability rights activist Judith “Judy” Heumann, who died March 4, 2023. Known as the…
East Bay theater director Erin Merritt is living with the debilitating effects of ALS, the degenerative nervous system disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Even though she struggles to…
Erin Merritt has been a powerful force in Bay Area theater for decades, as a director, actor, producer and as someone who all-around makes things happen. Founder of the all-female…
A year ago, Erin Merritt stopped being able to sing in tune during her car karaoke. Then the El Cerrito director, who has been working in Bay Area theater for…
Today marks the 8th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an opportunity to remind ourselves that further efforts are needed to ensure gender equality in science, technology,…
Comprehending the severity of an ALS diagnosis is difficult enough as an adult but imagine what it would be like as a young child. How do you possibly share that…
Tuesday, March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. As a part of Women’s History month, it is a great time to celebrate the many ALS clinicians and scientists. These dedicated individuals…
Since 1977, Marsha Maytum, FAIA, LEED AP has been a practicing architect in San Francisco, with a focus on design for sustainability, culture, and social responsibility. After she was diagnosed…