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Breaking Barriers Regarding Disabilities

February 15, 2023

Breaking Barriers; Regarding Disabilities

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***The information provided on the podcast and featured blog is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content including text, audio, links, and information contained on or available through this podcast and blog is for general information purposes only.**


In this episode, we have the privilege of talking with Austin and Zoe Munro, a couple that is breaking barriers when it comes to ableism and society’s view of inter-abled couples.


To hear PMC's exclusive interview with Austin and Zoe on how they met to how his treatments have helped, click the link below to listen to the full podcast.


Austin, who happens to have SMA, discusses what being involved in the community at a young age did for him. He and Zoe met at a summer camp for individuals with SMA. At the time, the camp was held at a location called Camp Maria, however currently it’s held at a location called Camp Fairlee. If you or someone you know may be interested in signing up for this camp, more information can be found here: 

https://www.mda.org/summer-camp


For those looking for more information regarding the treatment that Austin is currently receiving, there is an informational link below. We must stress that you talk with your doctor if you are thinking about pursuing this treatment as this content was created solely for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice or treatment.

https://www.spinraza.com/?cid=PPC-GOOGLE-Branded_DTC_Exact~S~PH~UB~NER~DTC~BR-spinraza-NA-p74193519061&gclid=CjwKCAiAheacBhB8EiwAItVO2wUSI2AOpuJn3X_ONCrJa82-uM5DHXxQ35AFq1KkqcitcLwpd-QPgRoC7RAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


The link below will take you to a non-profit organization managed and founded by a gentleman that also has SMA. A child in the Hagerstown area received an adaptive bike that was covered by this organization!

https://www.laughingatmynightmare.com


For other helpful resources you can visit the following links for more information:

https://www.smaangels.org

https://rarediseases.org/membership/


For community forums available to you visit any of the following links provided:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASupportSystem/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/330924146918643/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/367131646647908/

https://smanewstoday.com/forums/

 http://www.smasupport.com/chat_list.htm


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