Rachel Scott joins Wheel Stories for episode 19. Rachel is a mother of five, a former middle school math teacher, a marathon runner, and a connoisseur of seltzer and tacos. Most recently she's found herself in a new role: a special needs mom. Her second son was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a polio-like, paralyzing disease in 2016. Since then, she's become an expert on all things Braden and an advocate for the AFM community.   In this episode Rachel and I talk about: <ul> <li>Acute Flaccid Myelitis</li> <li>Our enneagram numbers</li> <li>Enjoying Disney with kids with a disability</li> <li>Special needs parenting</li> <li>Managing chaos</li> <li>Advocating for a rare disease</li> <li>Why you need to wash your hands</li> </ul>   Braden’s Wheelchair:  <a href= "http://permobilus.com/product/k300-ps-jr/">Permobil K300</a>  Making Rachel’s Life Easier:  <a href= "https://www.uber.com/">Uber</a>  Follow Rachel: Instagram @greatscott Follow Braden: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/teambradenluke/">Team Braden Luke </a> Learn more about AFM: <a href="https://www.afmanow.org/">Acute Flaccid Myelitis Association</a>   Connect with Wheel Stories: @wheelstoriespodcast on Facebook & Instagram Sponsor: <a href="https://getsaltybritches.com/">Salty Britches</a> / WHEELSTORIES20 at checkout for 20% off your order

20. Sharon Mckeeman

The Wheel Stories Podcast is the place for wheelchair users to tell their stories. Host, Abby Banks, is a mom on a mission to take the fear out of wheelchairs. Join her every Wednesday as she shares candid conversations with wheelchair users and their families. These conversations will share the good, the bad, and everything that happens in between. As you listen, you'll be encouraged to love the life you didn't plan.