The Truth About My Plastic Obsession
Amid the cluster of medical equipment, my childhood bedroom had an even more distinguishable feature: buckets and buckets…
Articles by Kevin Schaefer
Harmony and Revolution in Netflix’s ‘Crip Camp’
Editor’s note: This column discusses some of the plot of Netflix’s documentary film “Crip Camp.” A new Netflix…
A Different, Better Kind of Isolation
A blue body cast covered me from my waist down. The pain in my right leg skyrocketed each…
Should I Panic About the Coronavirus?
Almost every aspect of my life with SMA comes with a risk factor. Whether I’m traveling out of…
Rest Is Worth the Hassle of Transfers
I spend the majority of my time in my power wheelchair. Other than my weekly…
The Music That Made Me
The music of Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and a bunch of movie soundtracks regularly play in the background…
When You Have SMA, Every Day Is Rare
Feb. 29 is Rare Disease Day. On that day people are encouraged to…
My Days at Ye Olde Student Newspaper
On Super Bowl Sunday in 2013, I attended my first meeting at NC State’s student newspaper,…
Embracing the Power of My Voice
Ever since I was a kid, some of my favorite actors have been those who weren’t always in…
Combating Stomach Issues with SMA
For most of my adult life, I’ve been fortunate to maintain my physical health. Aside from a…