As a Disabled Extrovert in a Pandemic, I’m Struggling to Stay Sane
Well, 2021 has arrived, but we are still dealing with the ongoing ramifications of the previous catastrophe of…
Articles by Kevin Schaefer
Pursuing Personal Independence Requires Careful Planning and Thought
The pursuit of independence is almost always on my mind. As a disabled person, I face numerous challenges…
Holidays and Kidney Stones and ER Visits, Oh My!
I didn’t plan on spending the majority of the day after Christmas on the toilet with a sharp…
Rewards of Being a ‘Funcle’ With SMA
Christmas Eve marks four years since I became an uncle, or as I like to call myself, a…
Boy Meets Wonder
The ABC sitcom “Boy Meets World” was a staple of my childhood. My…
Identity, SMA, and Thinking Outside the Box
In his essay for The New Yorker, “Who Am I?…
To the People Who Got Me Through This Year
If 2020 were a movie, it would have the aesthetic of David Lynch and the shocking twists and…
It’s Been an SMA Kind of Day
Certain days can only be described as “an SMA kind of day.” It happens when…
I’ve Learned That My Body Requires Balance
Do you sleep in your wheelchair? This is a question I used to…
Adapting to a Season of Change
Around the corner from my house there’s a shopping mall that’s stood as an iconic symbol of my…