What Is an Accessible Home? I have been house shopping. There is a better chance of winning the lottery than finding the perfect home that is 100%...reactionscomments
Eating with SMASitting down and sharing a meal with family and friends is one of the most basic social things to do. I love...reactions1comment
Wheelchair Accessible Seating HacksWho has dealt with the frustration of securing wheelchair-accessible seats? It can be a pain in the neck sometimes. Over the years...reactions3comments
Preparing For TakeoffOver the course of the last 5 years, I have had the opportunity to fly around the country. It had been some...reactionscomments
First Home RenovationBuying a home is an exciting adventure. However, when you are dealing with a disability like spinal muscular atrophy, you know that...reactionscomments
Personal GrowthBeing born with a genetic disorder like spinal muscular atrophy forces us to adapt to a world that wasn’t built for disabled...reactions2comments
Abilities ExpoI have been using my new powered wheelchair for about a year. When I am sitting for long periods of time, I...reactionscomments
Lack of Accessible UbersIn May, I was out to dinner with my girlfriend Suzanne and a few of my old colleagues. After dinner, Suzanne wanted...reactionscomments
Buying My First HomeAfter almost 2 years of searching and being outbid, my dream of becoming a homeowner has come to fruition. I would imagine...reactionscomments
Can Someone Really Predict Life Expectancy?I was about 4 years old when my parents became concerned about my physical well-being. My younger brother was becoming stronger than...reactionscomments
Genetic CounselingI was born in the 1970s and, while genetic counseling started in 1969, it wasn’t what it is today. There was no...reactions1comment
What is Your Definition of Independence?Living with a disability can make us stubborn in our ways. I know for me it’s the inability to control what my...reactionscomments
Working with SMA I have mentioned in a previous article that I have worked full time. After graduating college, I had a hard time finding...reactionscomments
Six Months With My First Power ChairIt has been six months since I started using my first power wheelchair. Over the last 28 years, I used an electric...reactionscomments
Managing Thoughtless CommentsIf you use a wheelchair or scooter like me, because of spinal muscular atrophy, I am sure you have heard all of...reactionscomments
Medicare Denials and Wonderful NonprofitsI recently wrote about my first wheelchair seating clinic experience. Since I wrote that article I was denied by Medicare for the...reactions1comment
Mental Health Awareness MonthMay was designated National Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 by the United States Congress due to the increased number of veterans...reactionscomments
Keeping Positive During Life’s TransitionsOur lives will be constantly changing. This is true for everyone. Whether you are disabled or not. Life never stays stagnant so...reactionscomments
Body PerceptionOne of my missions is giving teenagers the confidence that life isn’t all doom and gloom when dealing with a disability. Back...reactions1comment
My First Wheelchair Seating ClinicIn previous articles, I’ve written about perception. How we are perceived is a big part of ourselves. When I went off to...reactionscomments
