About Robert Hale Books
Robert Hale was born with a rare genetic disorder, abetalipoproteinemia. He's gone from active, bike-riding kid to active adult who is legally blind and in a wheelchair. Robert's participation in clinical research at Oregon Health & Science University in the 1970's gave doctors some of the earliest information about his disorder and its treatment. Robert continues to blaze trails with his disability sensitivity trainings on serving customers with special needs, and as a member of California's Shasta Regional Transportation Agency Advisory Council where he advocates for improved public transportation for people with disabilities so they can be active, engaged citizens wherever they need to be. Raina Croff, PhD is a medical anthropologist and writer. Her work focuses on brain health interventions for older adults that blend life storytelling, neighborhood history, and walking to promote healthier aging and public discussion about community, healthcare, and the aging experience. She is Assistant Professor of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University's Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center in Portland, and a graduate of Yale University.
