Graduating Against All Odds

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Aaron Phelps just graduated high school — a milestone that defies the odds. Diagnosed with Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy at birth, doctors predicted he wouldn’t live past his first birthday. Yet, through faith, research, and an experimental drug, he thrived. Using a telepresence robot since kindergarten, he learned remotely — a setup made mainstream during the pandemic — and even starred in an international documentary. Now, he’s heading to Arizona State University online, with big dreams: becoming a disability advocate and landing a job at Disney. His story proves that limits are just…