SMA My Way:
Your Canadian SMA Community

Hobbies are more than just a pastime, they're a key part of our identity and self-expression. Gaming, music, writing, travel: discover the unique passions that drive the members of Canada's SMA community, including their perspectives on key supports like adaptive equipment.

Parenting is commonly viewed as challenging, and this challenge can vary at different stages of a child's life. Parenting a child with SMA can feel like an additional challenge, especially immediately after receiving a diagnosis. Fortunately, our experienced parents and caregivers have a thing or two to share about navigating family life, play, nutrition, and more while raising a child with SMA.

Resources for people living with SMA or for those who support them often focus on early life, meaning that crucial aspects of adult life go unaddressed. Whether it's job hunting, buying a home, or applying for post-secondary education, find out how members of the SMA community approach adulting.

Hobbies are more than just a pastime, they're a key part of our identity and self-expression. Gaming, music, writing, travel: discover the unique passions that drive the members of Canada's SMA community, including their perspectives on key supports like adaptive equipment.

Parenting is commonly viewed as challenging, and this challenge can vary at different stages of a child's life. Parenting a child with SMA can feel like an additional challenge, especially immediately after receiving a diagnosis. Fortunately, our experienced parents and caregivers have a thing or two to share about navigating family life, play, nutrition, and more while raising a child with SMA.

For those living with SMA and those supporting them, finding time to take care of their bodies and their minds is an essential part of their everyday experience. That might mean a morning caregiving routine or an afternoon cuddle session with a pet: just know that there's no right or wrong way to live your everyday.