Air Travel...A lot of times, they’ll ask if I want an aisle chair or not.... By Megan DeJarnett3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Your Significant Other Becomes Your PCA...I think that eased us into the transition of her becoming my full-time personal care assistant (PCA).... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trying to Experience an Inaccessible World...Here I am sitting on the floor of this tiny car with two guys on each side for the almost 10-minute By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
That Hospital Stay and One Nurse in the ICU...Looking back, I could see the charge nurse's side of the situation.... By Marc Mitnick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Accessible Summer Activities for Kids with SMA...The moral of the story is don’t let your disability prevent you from having a great time or finding a place to... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Parent's Journey...From that moment on, we immersed ourselves in planning our future as a "family." The dreams of a life as... By Maryalice Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Expensive Is That Minivan?...Dealing with the physical aspects of spinal muscular atrophy sometimes feels like a small part of the disease.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Jessie’s First Grade Class Learns About Disabilities...Some of the Muppet-like characters were in a wheelchair, or were speech, visually and/or hearing impaired, etc.... By Marc Mitnick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Having Adult Braces...On top of that, my top row of teeth was protruding forward.... By Chaz Hayden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Accessible Housing...Because of this, a lot of home modifications are left to you.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Health Leaders...Diagnosed at just 18 months old, she’s been navigating life from her power wheelchair since the age of 2.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
How to Make Working At Home Work...To keep a job at home and avoid the 9-5 life, I’ve found some things that work well for me.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diffusing Awkwardness With Humor...It turns what could've been an embarrassing memory into a funny story you can share, kind of like, "Remember that time I... By Allie Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Monitoring Calories and Protein Consumption...So, I stick to the unofficial monitor of how my pants fit and how much energy I have to decide By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Energy...I wish that I knew this when I was younger and took care of my body better then.... By Kellie Cusack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is the Social Health Network?...I feel comfortable knowing thousands of other advocates like me are working hard to see a variety of health conditions' needs prioritized.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Van-Accessible Parking...But like any crime, I think there are varying degrees of offenses.... By Suzanne Cutler2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Odd Mom Out...I had SMA type 2 and became a mother at the age of 25. I then became a mother for By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Self-Care Tips for Caregivers...Caring for a loved one can often keep you separated from the other people in your life.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Let’s Make Flying More Accessible...Driving can get stressful if your only goal is to get from point A to B but the best part of a... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments