A Brief But Spectacular take on chronic illness

Season 2021

A Brief But Spectacular take on advocating for people with chronic illnesses

The emergence of long COVID has drawn attention to poorly understood chronic illnesses. This week, over a thousand people living with those diseases signed up to meet virtually with members of Congress to push for more funding for chronic illnesses. Disability advocate Rivka Solomon gives us her Brief But Spectacular take on advocating for those with chronic illnesses.

AIR DATE 4/22/21

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