This act will make speech generating devices more accessible for those that are affected by ALS or other diseases that effect the brain's ability to control speech. This funding will be made possible through our nations Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Former New Orleans Saints safety and special teamer Steve Gleason has been chosen as the 2015 George Halas Award winner by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA).
Anyone who has heard the story of Steve Gleason knows the incredible fighter that he is as he continues to live his life despite being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
We've all wanted to pour cold water on some of our Louisiana politicians. In this video you will see that somebody actually did that and they did it for a great reason.
Steve Gleason made national headlines yesterday for two reasons. One, he wrote a 4,500 word column for Sports Illustrated, detailing his battle with ALS. And two, because three Atlanta radio hosts made a segment belittling and mocking Gleason, as well as his incurable disease. The latter moved the needle more than the former, but Gleason has responded to the incident, in the only way you'd expect him to...with class.
A sports radio station in Atlanta aired a three minute segment this morning, pretending to talk to former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason. Gleason suffers from ALS, and communicates by using a computer. The morning show recorded a segment speaking to a computer, claiming it was Gleason. Allegedly, one line used in the disgraceful bit was of "Gleason" saying, "I might be dead by Thursday." This is disgusting.
The New Orleans Saints improved to 2-1 on Sunday, winning a shootout with the Houston Texans. The 40-33 win, as thrilling as it was seemed secondary, before, and after the game, however, thanks to former Saint Steve Gleason. Gleason, a retired former New Orleans Saints special teams captain who revealed that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare terminal disease that damages the