The Mom In The Wheelchair...I was assigned to the math table. The kids had to add together each side of a domino and write out equations.... By Samantha Przybylski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parking Lot Mishaps: The Wheelchair Edition...I saw her—a distracted woman in a monster-sized truck, glued to her phone as if it were an extension of... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Assistive Equipment: Infants and Children...Wheelchair lifts can make life easier for children with SMA. Lifts can help children in a wheelchair move between floors.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Frustrations Around Able-Bodied People Using the Accessible Bathrooms...If you’re following along, this is Part 4 of my story.... By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking to Others About SMA...Mike: This is not something I do with family and friends. Which is kind of funny considering I write and speak about... By SpinalMuscularAtrophy.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Wheelchair Accessible Seating Hacks...Ask if they will be able to change those “regular” seats the day of the event for accessible seats?... By Mike Noon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Adults and Spinal Muscular Atrophy...They seem to improve motor functioning but are not as life-changing as for infants and children.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
SMA Awareness Month Giveaway Terms & Conditions...You may receive an additional one (1) entry for one original story submission about how SMA impacts your life but you... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Be a Good Friend...part of the wedding.... By Chaz Hayden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Story Matters...But, each one of us has a different angle.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Running a Successful Business From Your Phone...For me, the mere thought of all of these things became very overwhelming when I considered entering the workforce.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Maintain Privacy with Around-the-Clock Care at Home...I simply went into my office, shut the door and felt the peace of being alone.... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for a Successful Night Out as a Wheelchair User...A little preparation, some open communication, and a dash of courage can go a long way in ensuring you have a fantastic... By Megan DeJarnett2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Giving Up Driving...Also around this time, I was having a lot of difficulty with my arm strength.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living My Life as a Computer...School life was very confusing because I was disabled — yet not. my SMA started early so I was in a wheelchair... By Smurf3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Designing New Locker Rooms...The drain does a nice job of collecting all of the water before it floods the rest of the bathroom.... By Mike Noon2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial Participation...People drop out of clinical trials all the time, for a variety of reasons.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tough Days...I'm ready for either. It’s time to get out of bed.... By Erin Courteau2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
First Grade-How My Advocacy Started...The superintendent of our school district had a unique reaction to my mom's advocacy. Every time he saw her coming, he'd quickly dart... By Allie Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family Considerations...If you are a carrier, you will want to think about the possible outcomes of having children.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments