FeaturedA Letter to Your Younger Self What's one thing you would tell your younger self with SMA? Comment below and start the discussion....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Is this SMA?Besides having severe multilevel spinal stenosis, my MRI says There is a left paraspinal muscular atrophy. Multilevel degenerative changes with multilevel disc desiccation is seen. Is this SMA? Thanks! Alan...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Making Dreams A RealityHow has SMA affected your biggest, wildest dreams? Were you still able to make that dream a reality or did you have to adapt/change your expectations? Start the conversation here....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
SMA Awareness Month Discussion Board: What do you wish others knew about SMA?If there was one thing you could tell the world about SMA, what would it be?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwarenessMyths & Misconceptions
Resources for AssistanceWhat non-profit organizations have you found helpful? What services do they provide (financial, caregiving, other supportive services)?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCost
Barriers with SMAWhat do you feel are your greatest barriers living with SMA? How do you navigate these barriers? Start the conversation and let our community member join in....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesMental Health
FeaturedTeaching Children About Disabilities Discussion Board When you were a child, was it difficult to interact with non-disabled children? Did your school help introduce them to your disability? Was that helpful? Read an article about navigating...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyDisabilityEducation & Schooling
FeaturedDoctors won’t address my smaSo, I was reading my mri report and it says I have mild to moderate paraspinal musculature atrophy. You can clearly see atrophy in my right arm. After bringing it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTestingSymptomsHealthcare Team
Government ProgramsWhat government programs do you use to help you manage your SMA? Please share your state or country. Are you happy with the programs? What would you like to see?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDisabilityAwarenessCost
Accessible Housing TipsHave you made changes to make your house more accessible for someone with spinal muscular atrophy? If so, what changes have you made? Join the conversation....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceAssistive Equipment