Chaz Hayden's Blog, page 4

Transitioning to Adult Care

Something that’s rarely talked about in the SMA community is the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult care. It’s hard enough to find a good team of doctors who are knowledgeable about our condition and then there’s the unavoidable day when... READ MORE

Removing Wisdom Teeth While Dealing with Respiratory Issues

Around the time I got my g-tube, I also realized that I was having problems with my jaw and teeth. After I had braces as a teenager, I never had my wisdom teeth removed since they weren’t impacted or causing any pain.

But a few years ago my wisdom teeth started to come in crooked, pushing against my back molars... READ MORE

The Misery of Accessible House Hunting

Searching for a dream home or apartment is a daunting task and even more so for a person with a disability. There aren’t any laws that mandate accessible requirements within an apartment or for newly constructed houses... READ MORE

Stop Surviving and Start Living

Recently I just got over my second respiratory infection in two months. Thankfully I hadn’t been sick or needed an antibiotic in over two years. Every time I get sick now, it makes me more depressed than I ever felt as a child... READ MORE

Let’s Make Flying More Accessible

Everybody deserves to get away and chill by the pool or visit their dream destination. But traveling with a disability can be a scary thought considering what medical equipment needs to be packed or how to book a wheelchair-accessible hotel room... READ MORE

Succeeding as a Disabled College Student

When it came time to start looking at colleges, there were two major items on my list that had to be checked: a wheelchair-accessible campus and... READ MORE

Hiding Medical Equipment

Growing up, I never felt embarrassed or ashamed of the extensive medical equipment that was on display in my bedroom... READ MORE

The Freedom to Swim

Growing up, my mom used to take me to swim therapy at the outpatient hospital. I was young but I still remember how it first felt to be weightless, splashing, and moving as if my disability had suddenly disappeared... READ MORE

How To Be a Good Friend

Recently I’ve read a few posts regarding being disabled and having friends. One was in a Muscular Dystrophy Facebook group where someone shared that their good friend is getting married and the wedding venue isn’t wheelchair accessible... READ MORE

Getting Wheelchair Accessible Concert Tickets

If you’ve ever lost out on accessible/ADA tickets to your favorite band or musician, today is your lucky day because I am sharing my tricks for always locking down a sure fun night... READ MORE