Living

I often struggle with low energy, year-round, but especially in the winter. I'd like to share some things that have helped me and hopefully will help you. I get low...

Living with a chronic condition like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can have significant social and emotional impacts on individuals and their families. The challenges presented by SMA, particularly in its...

We asked our Health Leaders who live with spinal muscular atrophy: "What needs to make it into an 'accessibility etiquette' guide? What drives you crazy about the way people interact...

As someone with spinal muscular atrophy, swimming has always held a special place in my heart. Ever since I was a child, being in an electric wheelchair, I was immensely...

My SMA community was struck hard this winter season by a string of deaths. Blow by blow it broke me. My friend Kim was the worst blow by far. I...

If you use a wheelchair or scooter like me, because of spinal muscular atrophy, I am sure you have heard all of the comments. Wow, that looks fun. Wanna race? ...

I gave up whenever someone asked, “Oh, what is she doing now?" (She as in me.) And your family answered it with, “Nothing. She just sits at home. Doing nothing.”...

We asked our Health Leaders for some summertime advice: Do you have a summer vacation or getaway planned? What makes for the best, most refreshing, and most accessible vacation? Here's...

Sometimes I find my confidence and insecurity going hand in hand. I know this might sound strange, but it's true. I don't want to speak for all of us, but...

Caring for a loved one with a disability like spinal muscular atrophy can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. One of the primary challenges of being a full-time caregiver...

Who has dealt with the frustration of securing wheelchair-accessible seats?  It can be a pain in the neck sometimes. Over the years I’ve gone to hundreds of sporting events and...

Hello everyone! Today, since it's officially June as I write this, and the warm weather is here, (my favorite season!) I wanted to talk about adaptive fashion and how this...

Define love. It would be a broader definition for everyone. As I moved into the adulthood phase I started to get involved in more things. Of course one of the...

I recently wrote about my first wheelchair seating clinic experience. Since I wrote that article I was denied by Medicare for the seat elevator. Medicare evidently has a policy in...

Accessibility and independence go hand-in-hand but often times people do not realize that they rely on each other. I have spoken with many parents of children with disabilities like spinal...

I’ve been using my new Permobil wheelchair for just about a month now. The last few months that I was using my scooter became a little more difficult. I’ve been...

Warning: This post discusses my experience with mental health including anxiety and depression. Reader discretion is advised. I wanted to discuss my experience with therapy and mental health because it...

Trying on clothes in a department store can be a daunting task for anyone, but it can be even more challenging if you use a wheelchair. As a woman with...

Love knows no boundaries, and when it comes to interabled relationships, it is no different. Mike and I are in an interabled relationship. Basically meaning that Mike is disabled and...

I just went on a birthday cruise on the Disney Wish with my mama! I wanted to share about accessibility and what helped the most to make the cruise the...