In the latest episode of the SMA News Today podcast, Dr. Danielle Sheypuk shares her perspective on the topic of disability and dating. Sheypuk is a clinical psychologist with SMA, and in her work she strives to change negative stereotypes about individuals with disabilities. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Sheypuk has…
The upcoming film “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” by director Gus Van Sant and starring Joaquin Phoenix is already stirring up controversy in many disabled communities. Depicting the life of the late quadriplegic cartoonist John Callahan, the film is just one of many movies…
Bluetooth technology is a helpful tool in the modern world for anyone who uses a smartphone, tablet or computer on a regular basis. Connecting one of these devices to a Bluetooth can maximize efficiency, especially if you’re on the go and are trying to respond to texts, emails and phone…
In 2013, Collin Pollock decided to combine his living with SMA with his lifelong passion for barbecue. Pollock’s business WheelyQ Barbecue Sauces & Rubs not only produces authentic and original sauces, but a portion of the company’s profits go directly towards SMA research. Pollock runs the business from his home…
I’m often told by friends that I’m a pretty chill, go-with-the-flow kind of guy. In my podcast group, I’m the peacekeeper, if and when a dispute ensues among my co-hosts. When I was on the editorial staff of North Carolina State’s student newspaper, I was the guy who…
Melissa Milinovich is a regular speaker at SMA conferences and uses her social media platforms to educate others about life with SMA. Over the past year, she’s been chronicling her Spinraza journey on her YouTube channel, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. She lives in Amelia, Ohio with her…
If and when the subject of disability and dating arises in popular media, it tends to be oversimplified and filled with gross sentimentality. Films such as the 2016 romantic drama Me Before You, which is based on the novel of the same name, portray the disabled character as a person…
Since starting my full-time position here at SMA News Today, I’ve had the opportunity to take part in several multimedia projects. The podcast I do for this site is one of my favorite parts of my job, as I’m always fascinated to talk with other SMA individuals…
The first part of this series provides information on the seven main forum discussions on SMA News Today, as well as how to make a profile and create posts. In addition to the main forums page, there are also three groups which users can join. Two of these groups…
SMA News Today is proud to present our new forums page. This page is designed to help readers better connect with each other, ask questions and engage with others in the SMA community. We’ve broken up the forums and groups based on specific topics, connections to the SMA community…
