Transferring an SMA individual in and out of their wheelchair can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have the proper equipment. While there are many types of Hoyer lifts, one of the most innovative and easy-to-use is the Molift Nomad ceiling hoist. Developed by Etac, the Molift Nomad…
November is a pretty jam-packed month for me. I’m working on a book project for the annual NaNoWriMo contest, juggling two separate podcasts, getting ready for the North Carolina Comicon. And on top of all that, I start my Spinraza injections a week from…
https://www.facebook.com/mobilityventuresauto/photos/a.780866102002354.1073741829.775116349243996/1140472656041695/?type=3&theater In 2016, Mobility Ventures released the MV-1, which is the first van to be built specifically for wheelchair users. With its wide interior space and easy-to-use ramps, the MV-1 is one of the best transportation options available today for SMA individuals. Features Features of this vehicle include an…
Green Arrow costume, image provided by Kevin Schaefer October is one of my favorite times of the year, and not just because it’s my birthday month. Call me childish, but I never grow tired of the creative Halloween costumes, the festivities, scary movies and the buckets…
As Halloween approaches and everyone crams to put together last-minute costumes, SMA parents may be wondering how they can get their kids involved. Traditional store-bought costumes are often difficult for SMA children to wear, as they’re either too tight or quite uncomfortable. However, one company wants to make sure…
SMA News Today is proud to present the first episode of our new podcast. This is a monthly podcast in which Community Editor Kevin Schaefer will interview a variety of individuals who have SMA. In this episode, Christine Getman shares her story and discusses her work with the nonprofit…
A couple weeks ago I was out with some friends from college for a trivia night at a local brewery. My friend Russ gave me a ride, and as we approached our destination the clouds covered the sky, culminating in a stormy display like something out of…
Jonathan Greeson is an SMA author, financial advisor and the founder of the North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association (N.C.E.W.H.A.). After graduating from North Carolina State University with a degree in business administration, Greeson spent years working to become a financial advisor. During this time, he also founded the N.C.E.W.H.A.
While there are many different types of adaptive equipment that can help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other forms of muscular dystrophy, one in particular is designed for people with limited upper body mobility. Developed and manufactured by Kinova, the JACO Robotic Arm is specifically designed for…
In a few days I’ll be 24, and every year my birthday is accompanied with at least some sentimentality. I hate being sappy, and anytime I reach a milestone it’s usually followed by an emotional speech by one of my parents. At my college graduation party last…
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