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Articles by Kevin Schaefer
From Homebody to Road Warrior
I write a lot about defying the odds and being adventurous despite my disability. I’m not…
Dealing with My Pulmonary Function Tests
As a kid, there were two things I really couldn’t stand: math and pulmonary function…
My Machines and Me
I live my life surrounded by machines. I wake up every day wearing a soft nasal…
Dear Parents: Let Your Kid with SMA Dream Big
To any parent who has a child with SMA: Recently, I had a conversation…
A Different Kind of Valentine’s Day
Full disclosure: I think Leif Erikson Day is far more legitimate than Valentine’s…
Acquiring More Independence Is Exhausting, but Worth It
If someone asks me to speak in front of hundreds of people, I say…
The Ups and Downs of ‘The Upside’
Even before its theatrical release, the new film “The Upside” garnered its fair share of…
On Being a Hot Person in a Wheelchair
Across social media platforms right now, there’s a trend where people post pictures of themselves from…
How a New Federal Law Could Make Flying Easier for People with Disabilities
“Well, I certainly hope this little incident hasn’t put you off flying, miss,” says Christopher Reeve…