by Jennifer Gasner | Apr 3, 2025 | Disability History, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Jennifer Gasner, Who I Am
I’ve decided I should share some glimpses into my life that I wrote about in my book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, because I think many of you will relate, disabled or not. These everyday struggles show how Friedreich’s ataxia can be...
by Jennifer Gasner | Apr 3, 2025 | Friedreich’s Ataxia, Who I Am
One aspect of having Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) that I don’t hear many people speak about is the profound effect emotions have on the body’s capabilities, specifically the body’s ability to speak well because of neurological changes due to FA. For people with FA,...
by Jennifer Gasner | Mar 21, 2025 | Friedreich’s Ataxia, Jennifer Gasner, Who I Am
Okay, so Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and I’ve been thinking about love—and my experiences navigating my path to finding it. To say my relationship with love has been complicated would be an understatement, especially when I throw in the curveball of being...
by Jennifer Gasner | Jul 26, 2024 | Jennifer Gasner, Who I Am
Today is the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with disabilities act (ADA). It’s a monumental day for people with disabilities. My disability became official one month after the ADA passage. Naively, I thought the ADA would protect me from...
by Jennifer Gasner | Apr 30, 2024 | Friedreich’s Ataxia, Jennifer Gasner, Who I Am
Happy (almost) May! This year is flying by! In the next few days, I hope to add some video details from the Author of the Month event and pictures from the LA Times Festival of Books! Both events were fantastic! More later. . . For now, I wanted to share a new review...
by Jennifer Gasner | Apr 3, 2024 | Friedreich’s Ataxia, Jennifer Gasner, Who I Am
Happy Spring! I have been waiting for April for a long time. I have been chosen as the Author of the Month at San Diego Central Library! The event is free! Register here. I will also be at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern...
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