“Before you tell us about yourself, I’d like to tell you a bit about me,” Helen said. Her voice was velvet soft, though her words were slurred. “I was diagnosed with ALS two and a half years ago. Do you know what this disease is?” I nodded. “Good. So, as of now, I have lost the utility of my legs and my arms, as well as some muscles on the left side of my neck and head. I still have some control over my right hand, which allows me to move around the house with this chair.” Beside her right hand was a small joystick.
