- Actor Profile:
Dr. Mary Siegel
Dr. Mary Siegel is an expert on the challenges faced by people with
hidden disabilities because she lived through the experience. A
ballerina, Mary began to notice changes in her body which were the
early signs of MS, but it took years for her to receive a diagnosis.
She tells us that people with invisible illnesses are more likely to
experience difficulty with diagnosis, treatment, and adjustments at
Name: Joe Stramando
Profile:
Joe is a talented wordsmith and philosopher whose articles on
identity and perception of disability are causing a stir. When we
profiled Joe he was using his talent to help students at Trinity College
craft resumes and explore their lifes purpose. Since then, Joe has
entered a program to pursue his PhD in ethics and medicine. Read his
latest contribution to scholarly debate: click here
