Cory and her two sisters were all born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type II, a hereditary and progressive neuromuscular disorder. Although she has never walked, Cory is living a full life: she enjoyed school; was an early adopter of online dating, where she met her husband; and has two healthy biological children. Cory is

passionate about advocating for equal rights for those with disabilities, learning and teaching about motherhood from a wheelchair, and educating others on disability-life in general. She is a monthly blogger for the Colorado Springs Moms blog. Cory is also pleased that in 2018, SMA was added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) for newborns in the United States. With increasing treatment options available, early diagnosis and intervention are more important than ever.

Cory’s blog post: View from a Wheelchair: Living in a World that Wasn’t Made for Me

Cory’s posts on Colorado Moms blog

Cure SMA

SMA Foundation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK

Muscular Dystrophy Association

General Newborn Screening Resource: Baby’s First Test

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