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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Any SMA Gamers Out There? in the forum Disability in Media</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:45:02 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/any-sma-gamers-out-there/#post-29217"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Any SMA Gamers Out There?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>The game does not seem fun, maybe only for very young kids. You just crawl slowly through a big map, did not see much gameplay.</p>
<p>After 10 minutes I found an area where you are supposed to put a ball into a hole by shooting into it (no reward after that). Did not figure out how to leave this area after that, clicked everywhere but was only&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-14842"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/any-sma-gamers-out-there/#post-29217" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>sasha joined the group Research and Development</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:55:22 -0600</pubDate>

				
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				<title>sasha joined the group SMA Patients</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 17:55:20 -0600</pubDate>

				
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Disconnect Between SMA Types in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/disconnect-between-sma-types/#post-29071</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:50:45 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/disconnect-between-sma-types/#post-29071"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Disconnect Between SMA Types</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><blockquote><p>I get the impression that some think type 2 individuals are over represented.</p></blockquote>
<p>Never heard that, but I guess it makes sense because type 1 were not surviving much until recently, and 3-4 are less severe (+ maybe less common?).</p>
<p>Type 1 is supposed to be the most common type though, but maybe this forum is not popular among the parents.</p>
<p>On&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-14730"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/disconnect-between-sma-types/#post-29071" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Treatment Check-in in the forum Treatment Questions and Stories</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/treatment-check-in/#post-29033</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:08:50 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/treatment-check-in/#post-29033"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Treatment Check-in</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><blockquote><p>cocktail to include Spinraza and Eversdy</p></blockquote>
<p>This makes no sense, they affect the same thing. Evrysdi is good when Spinraza is too difficult to inject, but it often has side effects, so why use it when you can use Spinraza.</p>
<p>The combination makes sense for meds like Apitegromab.</p>
<p>For wearing out, I think there are some trials looking into&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-14698"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/treatment-check-in/#post-29033" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Hello! in the forum Welcome Lounge</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/hello-3/#post-28937</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:22:50 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/hello-3/#post-28937"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Hello!</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><blockquote><p> in Texas, originally from Mexico</p></blockquote>
<p>How did you move? I always thought it would be extremely difficult to get medical insurance for a new citizen with an already existing severe disability?</p>
<p>I am from Europe, software developer.</p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Vision Solution in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/vision-solution/#post-28802</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:52:35 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/vision-solution/#post-28802"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Vision Solution</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I wear glasses all day. The only issue is cleaning them, need to ask someone to do that 1-3 times per day.</p>
<p>Also one possible issue is that they may fall off after some time, but wearing retainers like Wedgees and/or full size headphones prevents that. I guess adjusting frame at the optician until it gets perfect may help too.</p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion How do you sit in your wheelchair? in the forum Assistive Technology</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:20:03 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/how-do-you-sit-in-your-wheelchair/#post-28800"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> How do you sit in your wheelchair?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>What kind of strap do you use? Can you give a link?</p>
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				<title>sasha started the discussion How do you sit in your wheelchair? in the forum Assistive Technology</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/how-do-you-sit-in-your-wheelchair/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:42:21 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/how-do-you-sit-in-your-wheelchair/">How do you sit in your wheelchair?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>How do you sit in your wheelchair? Do you use belts or other support attachments?</p>
<p>I was sitting a bit weirdly in my wheelchair for 10+ years, kind of relying on its a bit unusual seat cushion shape and armrest.</p>
<p>Now I am trying a new wheelchair and can&#8217;t find the right way to sit. Trying with its belt (horizontal), seems mostly fine, but I&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-14489"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/how-do-you-sit-in-your-wheelchair/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Preferable treatment in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/preferable-treatment/#post-28794</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:52:42 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/preferable-treatment/#post-28794"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Preferable treatment</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>The truth is that unless you have money and/or many friends, sooner or later you life will become very miserable. At least for countries not providing some kind of more full time caregivers etc.</p>
<p>Luckily, earning money remotely is quite feasible nowadays, especially in IT, programming etc. There are many courses and other learning materials&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-14488"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/preferable-treatment/#post-28794" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Talking On the Phone in the forum Adults ​With​ ​SMA</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/talking-on-the-phone/#post-28792</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 07:05:43 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/talking-on-the-phone/#post-28792"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Talking On the Phone</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>&gt; With Skype able to call landline numbers</p>
<p>I think it can call any numbers, though for mobile it can be expensive (at least in my country).</p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Gamers With Disabilities in the forum Assistive Technology</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/gamers-with-disabilities/#post-28791</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 06:50:48 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/gamers-with-disabilities/#post-28791"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Gamers With Disabilities</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I think mouse + keyboard should be the most accessible compared to other standard options, especially if you use it every day for other tasks. Experimenting with the mouse/keyboard size, additional mouse buttons, desk height, keyboard/wheelchair tray etc. could help.</p>
<p>Currently I use a low-profile keyboard in a tray below the desk, and a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-14486"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/gamers-with-disabilities/#post-28791" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Giving Up on JACO in the forum Assistive Technology</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/giving-up-on-jaco/#post-28790</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:57:29 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/giving-up-on-jaco/#post-28790"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Giving Up on JACO</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><blockquote><p>The one thing I have to say that I don’t like about it is that there is no warranty. I asked the rep about that and he said no warranty or replacement if it stops working.</p></blockquote>
<p>hm, their website says 2 years.</p>
<p>&#8220;For two (2) years from the delivery date, Kinova guarantees that any defects in materials or workmanship will be covered without any cost to you.&#8221;</p>
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				<title>sasha replied to the discussion Looking for a gaming mouse in the forum Assistive Technology</title>
				<link>https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/looking-for-a-gaming-mouse/#post-28789</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:54:02 -0600</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://smanewstoday.com/forums/forums/topic/looking-for-a-gaming-mouse/#post-28789"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Looking for a gaming mouse</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I think Razer has some smaller mice like Viper Mini.</p>
<p>Or Logitech G102/G203, Steelseries Rival 3.</p>
<p>I also like when there is an additional button on top to assign some hard to reach key to it. I wonder if there is any small mouse with two buttons on top.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 03:49:29 -0600</pubDate>

				
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