No Accessible Room at the Inn
I now know what it was like for Mary and Joseph when they were trying to find a…
Articles by Kevin Schaefer
Making Connections Through SMA Enriches My Life
A couple of months ago, a woman stopped me in the hallway of the clinic I go to…
Everyone into the Pool: How I Learned to Love Physical Therapy
If someone had told me a few years ago that I would love going to physical therapy every…
My Care Network Is Vast, and That’s the Way I Like It
They say it takes a village to raise a child. If that’s true, then it takes an army…
Making Big Occasions Inclusive
When it came time to plan for my brother’s bachelor weekend festivities, I was adamant about participating as…
Marvel Movies, Day Trips, and Other Alternative Forms of Adventure
On Tuesday, April 2, I embarked on a noble quest. At one point, I thought I…
Finding Comfort in the Absurd
Between frequent migraines, sleep deprivation, losing significant strength in my arm and upper body, and the…
About that Episode of ‘Dr. Phil’
A few weeks ago, reality television host Dr. Phil sparked a major controversy with his statements…
How Aides in School Prepared Me for Having Caregivers
From the time I was in kindergarten to when I graduated high school, I had a…
SMA Is Part of My Identity, But It Doesn’t Define Me
A few days ago, I was talking with my friend Young,…