In memoriam, DeAnn Runge: Sept. 4, 1979-Jan. 21, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our dear friend and longtime contributor, DeAnn Runge. DeAnn had…
Articles by Bionews Staff
It is possible to cultivate marital bliss when you have SMA
Jose Flores is a motivational speaker and author from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He shares his life with spinal muscular atrophy…
Personal care attendants have allowed a life of possibilities
Hugo Trevino is a disability advocate and academic adviser from Chicago. He has spinal muscular atrophy type 3 and helps…
My SMA community educates, cares, lifts me up, sustains me
Ty Dykema is an artist, musician, and punk rock connoisseur from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)…
Siblings from family with SMA share love for one another, others
Zack and Zarek Elizondo are brothers born three years apart. They live in San Benito, Texas, where they make music…
Advocating for others is how I’m meant to live
For Connie Chandler, who lives with SMA type 2, advocating for herself is necessary, but advocating for others and speaking up for them is what she would rather be doing.
Celebrating a newfound pride in my life as a disabled woman
Candis Welch. (Photos courtesy of Candis Welch) This is Candis Welch’s story: Becoming Ms. Wheelchair California 2023 has…
What does ‘fair’ look like for siblings of children with disabilities?
Beach time is fun time. For Brady, center, to partake in the fun, both his brother, Lucas, left, and…
Attending college with a disability has been difficult but rewarding
Jasmine Ramos embraces life with SMA. (Photos courtesy of Jasmine Ramos) This is Jasmine Ramos’ story: I was born…
The road is gold: Overcoming challenges on my journey with SMA
Ira Walker enjoys an afternoon at Florida’s South Beach. (Photos courtesy of Ira Walker) This is Ira Walker’s story:…