Bowel Moments
Real talk about the realities of IBD...On the rocks! Hosts Robin and Alicia interview people living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or indeterminate colitis (collectively knows as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases or IBD) and the medical providers who care for our community. Join us to meet people affected by IBD- we laugh, we cry, we learn new things, we hear inspiring stories, and we share a drink.
Bowel Moments
Meet Abbe F.!
This week we talked to Robin's long-time friend, Abbe Feitelberg! Abbe is an attorney who is living with Crohn's disease. When she isn’t working, she is usually traveling, cycling, or finding time for fun no matter what that looks like. Abbe has lived with Crohn’s since the age of 17, getting through college and law school without a proper diagnosis and many difficult days. Following her diagnosis, Abbe went through multiple courses of ineffective treatment, several hospital stays, and some very scary days. But Abbe kept fighting and is proud to live each day to the fullest, truly believing that each one is crazy beautiful.
We talked to her about the Americans with Disabilities Act that provides protections for people living with chronic illnesses. We talk to her about getting through high school, college and law school without a diagnosis and therefore not having access to these protections. We talked to her about choosing a treatment that fits into her lifestyle and managing multiple chronic illnesses. I loved getting to know Abbe and hearing how she lives her lift to the fullest despite managing her illnesses. I can totally see why she and Robin have been friends for years.
Please keep in mind that the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with your healthcare team on any changes to your disease, diet, or treatment. We want you to stay safe and healthy! ;)
Links:
- Information on the Americans With Disabilities Act
- United Nations- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- US Dept. of Education- Protections for Students with Disabilities/504 plans
- ADA National Network- What are public or private college-university's responsibilities to students with disabilities?
- Weighing the new approaches to treating Crohn's and ulcerative colitis- Harvard Health Publishing
- Megan Starshak's BM Episode!
- Girls with Guts
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