The first part of this series provides information on the seven main forum discussions on SMA News Today, as…
Kevin Schaefer
Kevin Schaefer (he/him) is a writer, podcaster, and lover of all things pop culture. Diagnosed with SMA type 2 at the age of 18 months in 1995, he shares a vast array of hilarious and eye-opening stories from his life with a neuromuscular disability. He works as the associate director of community content for this site’s parent company, BioNews. He also hosts the SMA News Today Podcast. Kevin is a graduate of North Carolina State University and lives with his parents in Cary, NC. People regularly mistake him for Tony Stark, on account of his intellect and advanced technological equipment.
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Articles by Kevin Schaefer
Getting Started With the ‘SMA News Today’ Forums
SMA News Today is proud to present our new forums page. This page is designed to help readers better…
New Year, New Goals
For the longest time, I thought New Year’s resolutions were one of the corniest, hokiest, most pointless traditions…
Adults With SMA: Hugo Trevino
Hugo Trevino is a prominent spokesperson within the SMA community, and currently works as a resource specialist for the Muscular…
The nonprofit organization Living Beyond Boundaries Inc. recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Based in San Jose, California and founded…
A Long Time Ago …
I was maybe 4 or 5 years old the first time I saw the original “Star Wars” trilogy.
SMA News Today Podcast Episode 3: Josh Garrison
In the latest episode of the SMA News Today podcast, Josh Garrison shares his perspective as an Amazon employee…
Prepping for the Winter
As Christmas lurks around the corner and everyone is hustling and bustling for last-minute gift deals, I’m reminded…
3 Tips for SMA Patients to Manage Sleep Apnea
According to a 2016 study published by Sleep Medicine, about one in six young people with SMA types 2…
3 Tips for Building an SMA Community in Your Area
Having SMA comes with numerous challenges, but one of the best ways to make things more manageable is to engage…