Sma News & Perspectives

In episode 59, host Kevin Schaefer talks with our very own columnist Brianna Albers. Brianna talks about quarantine, values-based living, and how she's keeping herself occupied during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's easy to wonder how long the pandemic will last and to dream about life returning to normal, but Brianna encourages listeners to facilitate contentment in the present. To keep herself engaged with what matters to her, Brianna is revising the first draft of her space fantasy novel, which features a disabled protagonist. She's also looking forward to playing with her new JACO robotic arm! Listen here, and check out Brianna’s weekly column, “The Wolf Finally Frees Itself.” Note: Brianna does have limited speech capabilities, but we chose to leave the recording as it is. We at SMA News Today want to provide our listeners with a range of voices. It is our responsibility to highlight the diversity within the SMA community. To learn more about spinal muscular atrophy, visit our website at www.smanewstoday