In episode 153, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Annie Heathcote from Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Annie is a multi-business owner, social media influencer, author, and lifelong disability advocate whose life and work embody the belief that disability doesn’t mean inability. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at just 13 months and in a wheelchair by age 2, she has dedicated her life to breaking barriers, championing accessibility, and inspiring others with her message of resilience and faith.
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In episode 153, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Annie Heathcote from Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Annie is a multi-business owner, social media influencer, author, and lifelong disability advocate whose life and work embody the belief that disability doesn’t mean inability. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at just 13 months and in a wheelchair by age 2, she has dedicated her life to breaking barriers, championing accessibility, and inspiring others with her message of resilience and faith.
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#148: Ashley Fox and Madeline Engel discuss friendship and caregiving
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#148: Ashley Fox and Madeline Engel discuss friendship and caregiving
In episode 148, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Ashley Fox and Madeline Engel from California. Ashley has SMA, and Madeline became her best friend and caregiver when they were in college. They discuss the nuances of friendship and caregiving, plus touch on confronting internalized ableism and navigating graduate school and careers.
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SMA News & Perspectives
In episode 153, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Annie Heathcote from Mazomanie, Wisconsin. Annie is a multi-business owner, social media influencer, author, and lifelong disability advocate whose life and work embody the belief that disability doesn’t mean inability. Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at just 13 months and in a wheelchair by age 2, she has dedicated her life to breaking barriers, championing accessibility, and inspiring others with her message of resilience and faith.
Visit our website at www.smanewstoday.com
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