recent news items are unusually broad social spectra of impact of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis:

Online Forums Source of Empathy and Support for ALS and Other Patients, Study Says
ALS Patients Can Find Empathy and Support via Online Forums, Study Says

Bedridden 5-year-old girl with ALS needs help from public
Bedridden 5-year-old girl with ALS needs help from public

Inside the prison hospice where no inmate dies alone
Inside the prison hospice where no inmate dies alone | Public Radio International

With this new system, robots can ‘read’ your mind
With this new system, robots can ‘read’ your mind | Science News

O.J. Brigance on living with ALS: 'my eyes are everything'
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ALS patient pours energy into breaking down barriers between disabled, able-bodied
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles...0m/0na/002000c

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge returns to downtown Springfield outside Student Prince restaurant (photos, video)
https://www.masslive.com/news/index....t_challen.html