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Samantha Lackey

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Samantha is a first-time mom to Stella, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is an advocate for newborn screening and everyday inclusion. Samantha enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying the sunshine in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Read more.

Unlearning Ingrained Ableism

I'll be honest here- I didn't grow up around anyone with a disability. Growing up, classrooms in my school were segregated. I didn't know anyone who was disabled personally until...

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Coming Up With A Treatment Plan

Recently this topic was suggested to me and to be honest, I have sat with my feelings on this for quite some time. If you are reading this as a...

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How My Elf On The Shelf Turned Into Something More

My daughter Stella is two and a half years old. Lately, Stella's development has revolved around exploration. Continuing to push her limits in her wheelchair, choosing (and demanding) her favorite...

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