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Ashley Nemeth

Ashley Nemeth is a blind mother of 3 ages 14, 15, & 18, she was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis when she lost her vision suddenly at the age of 24. Ashley works in the disability field and outside of work is a vocal, passionate advocate. Read more.

Not Just Coping But Living With a Chronic Illness

One of the things that I hear from others who are living with chronic illnesses like ankylosing spondylitis is that they are...

By Ashley Nemeth

2 min read

Getting Through the Cold Months With AS

As a person living with ankylosing spondylitis, I feel like I'm a human barometer sometimes. The weather is getting colder, and I...

By Ashley Nemeth

3 min read

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Living, Working, Experiencing Disability

When you are someone who experiences disability, there are many barriers that you face in your everyday life. There is a lot...

By Ashley Nemeth

3 min read

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Finding a Cure vs. Living Life

When you live with disability and or chronic illness, you can be so focused on finding that “cure” or thing that will...

By Ashley Nemeth

3 min read

Blinded by AS

Ankylosing spondylitis diagnoses can take years to find, and they usually come after a ton of pain and unexplained symptoms with a...

By Ashley Nemeth

2 min read

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