“Social media allows people that can’t necessarily always leave their homes to be social.”

Do you have friends like you?

“If you were to take the disability out of the equation, would you still have a story?”

How can you be a journalist?

“They Literally Left My Legs in Chicago.”

How do you travel?

Why shouldn't I say 'lame'?

“Pain may be my constant companion since the day I was born.” – Christopher Shannon

What's wrong with you?

“You can’t be worried about what other people are thinking all the time. “

The Obvious Question and Answer Session

Get ready to throw your assumptions about disability out the window!

The Obvious Question

Can you even have sex?

When was the last time you saw a model with a disability? Or a person with a disability featured in an advertising campaign? On a runway? Or even a mannequin in a store that showcased a different ability? It might be hard to recall even one.

Can you even walk a runway?

More than once, Madi has been asked if her friends-who look nothing like her-are her sister or caretaker.

Do you have any real friends?

There’s no party quite like a pee party.

How do you pee?

Pink. Blue. Icy Blonde. You name a color, Madi’s hair has been it. But what about finding a salon that can accommodate her needs?

Can a salon even serve people like you?

Madi says people often feel sorry for her for the wrong reasons. It's not the fact that she has SMA or uses a wheelchair that make her sad, it's the same things as any 21-year-old: boys, school or simply a bad hair day.

The Obvious Question

The Obvious Question

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