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% accessible to meet my needs. The trick is... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Awkward GreetingA few weeks ago Suzanne and I went out to dinner with friends of ours to a new restaurant. We arrived first and were seated. While looking over the menu... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Frustrations of Broken EquipmentWhen living with a disability like spinal muscular atrophy, we heavily rely on equipment that gives us our independence. This freedom is wonderful until it breaks. I don’t know about... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Mentally HealthyI’m in my mid 40’s and I find it encouraging that mental health has become more out in the open. I know living with spinal muscular atrophy has probably made... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 body can do. I think what we lack... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Patronizing CommentsI was recently on a Zoom call with other people who were disabled. One of the moderators who wasn’t disabled made a comment that drove me nuts. She said she... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Massage Therapy and SMAI wrote an article talking about the benefits I have been experiencing from stretching. I also had a long run at receiving massage therapy. Again I’m not a doctor so... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Preparing For TakeoffOver the course of the last 5 years, I have had the opportunity to fly around the country. It had been some time since I had flown. I was going... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Expense of Maintaining a Power ChairI know I have mentioned this before but it’s worth repeating. Having a disability is expensive. It’s one of the aspects of the disability that is probably not thought about... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Trying to Experience an Inaccessible WorldI have so many stories to tell regarding this topic. I have talked about how lucky I consider myself in previous articles. I was relatively self-dependent up until my early... By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Power of ResearchFor those of us living with SMA, these are exciting times when it comes to research and FDA-approved treatments. I’ve always been someone who has tried to consume as much... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with SMA in the Age of Social MediaThis article is more for parents of younger children who have SMA. There are a lot of Facebook groups revolving around SMA. I don’t actively post in these groups, however... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Uncovering State ProgramsI have mentioned before that I was pretty lucky in the sense that I didn’t require much assistance for a good portion of my life. I never gave much thought... By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why is He in a Wheelchair?"Why is he in a wheelchair?" If I had a dollar every time I heard that phrase, I would be rich. I am an extrovert by nature. I enjoy being... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Significant Other Becomes Your PCASuzanne and I met over 6 years ago. We both had an attraction to each other. Our friendship grew into a relationship. As we spent more time with each other... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Frustrations Around Able-Bodied People Using the Accessible BathroomsIf you’re following along, this is Part 4 of my story. The first three articles are linked below: The event that prompted this long story was that I had to... By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Giving Up DrivingI touched on this topic a little in my article “How Expensive Is That Minivan.” I drove without any driving adaptations for 24 years. Driving gave me freedom, an opportunity to... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of StretchingBeginning in my early 30’s, SMA started to take away a lot of my strength. As a result, I began sitting more and more. I mostly used my scooter up... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Designing New Locker RoomsThis is part 3 of an ongoing story. If you haven’t been following along you might want to start with Part 1 and Part 2 before continuing on here. After... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 employment at first. I was still walking at... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments