Living With SMA

20 - Part 1: Disability & Education

September 21, 2022 Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK (SMA UK)
Living With SMA
20 - Part 1: Disability & Education
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Welcome to the Living With SMA Podcast.

In PART 1 of Episode 20 of the #LivingWithSMA Podcast, SMA UK Host Ross Lannon chats to 17 year old twins Sam and Alex about having a disability and being in the education system.  We discuss how difficult it was for Sam and Alex to find an accessible school close to home and we also talk about social media and how it has developed over time.
 
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Each of our guests today shares their own personal views and individual stories.

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Living With SMA - 'Disability & Education' disclaimer:
The views expressed in this episode belong to the Podcast Participants and not the charity SMA UK, its partners, or employees.  All opinions expressed by the Podcast Participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SMA UK.  The Podcast Participants' opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but neither SMA UK, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such.

Introduction
Before we talk about school, what subjects are you interested in?
Has your ability in video making improved now?
Media has changed so much over the years. TikTok, Instagram and video content. How have your videos progressed?
Creative escapism within media
Primary School – Do you have positive memories?
Finding an accessible Primary School close to your home