Making Halloween Inclusive
Green Arrow costume, image provided by Kevin Schaefer October is one of my favorite times of…
Articles by Kevin Schaefer
Nonprofit Produces Specialized Costumes for Kids in Wheelchairs
As Halloween approaches and everyone crams to put together last-minute costumes, SMA parents may be wondering how they can…
SMA News Today Podcast Episode 1: An Interview With Christine Getman
SMA News Today is proud to present the first episode of our new podcast. This is a monthly podcast…
Drivin’ in the Rain
A couple weeks ago I was out with some friends from college for a trivia night at…
Q&A With Jonathan Greeson: SMA Author and Financial Advisor
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.).
Tools to Help SMA Individuals: JACO, a Robotic Arm Solution From Kinova
While there are many different types of adaptive equipment that can help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other…
Never Tell Me the Odds
In a few days I’ll be 24, and every year my birthday is accompanied with at least…
Q&A With Kevan Chandler: Adventurer, SMA Author and Nonprofit Founder
Kevan Chandler always dreamed of going to Europe, but knew that he’d have to develop a creative solution in order…
3 Benefits of Aquatic Therapy When You Have SMA
Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to help SMA individuals as their muscles deteriorate over time. Yet…
Anxieties About Dating, the Friend-Zone, and Learning to Embrace Myself for Who I Am
I’ve been writing this column since April, and while I haven’t shied away from addressing personal topics…