Trying to Experience an Inaccessible World...I 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Rare In America: What's That?...The Rare In America survey is now closed. A diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be isolating, bringing many questions to the forefront. To learn more about the challenges...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating My Treatment Journey as an Adult with SMA – 5 Steps...My journey to getting treatment was not a conventional one. I had not been seen for my SMA in over 13 years. After college, I had moved out of state...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Top Travel Tips...The holidays are upon us. If you’re like me, and you are going to be traveling to other people’s homes for the holidays, here are my top tips for being...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Traveling with spinal muscular atrophy...Have you traveled before with SMA? What has your experience been like? Do you have tips for someone who is curious to travel / travel more often? If not, why...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTravel
My Accessible Home Adventure...On Valentine’s Day in 2019, my life was pushed into a tailspin. I was a full-time college student and I was renting a home just outside of the city limits where...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Turning 30...As his parents, we have walked with him through childhood, adolescence, young adult, and now moving into the next decade with all the years of being brave and fighting that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
SMA Awareness Month Giveaway Terms & Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the SMA Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Let’s Make Flying More Accessible...Everybody deserves to get away and chill by the pool or visit their dream destination. But traveling with a disability can be a scary thought considering what medical equipment needs...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Power of Research...For 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Make Working At Home Work...If we have learned anything through the pandemic, it's that most jobs can be done at home. The world has adjusted to a “new normal,” and I don’t think we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with SMA in the Age of Social Media...This 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Spinraza Experience...I just want to remind everyone that their medical journey will be different from everyone else’s. I share this story in hopes to answer questions you may have and to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022...New year’s resolution: avoiding hospital stays. Preferably try to stay healthy and happy as much as I can. Because looking back at the previous year gave me all the hospital...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Son's Own Apartment ...When we moved into our new home in 1988 we had an apartment included for Grandma. In 2000 she decided to move into a senior community. At this time and after...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
SMA Treatment ...What has been your experience with SMA treatment? Share below....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
Succeeding as a Disabled College Student...When it came time to start looking at colleges, there were two major items on my list that had to be checked: a wheelchair-accessible campus and an amazing football team...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Near Death Experience!...Let me tell you the story of the time I almost died...twice. As a person with a spinal fusion and severe scoliosis because of my spinal muscular atrophy type 2...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Donna Waldrop...Donna was previously a health leader on SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net. Donna Waldrop is a 40-ish-year-old live-in caregiver for her adult best friend living with spinal muscular atrophy type 2. Donna grew up...