National Spinal Cord Injury Association
a program of United Spinal Association
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Zoë Amour In a relationship on wheels, you have to learn how to laugh at the things you can’t control. Semi-embarrassing moments are bound to happen, but you and your main squeeze can become even stronger by laughing them off or learning from them. A real relationship is one … [Read more...]
From Ms. Wheelchair America to the Roll on Capitol Hill, Autumn Grant Continually Looks for Opportunities to Grow as a Mentor and Advocate In her career as an academic advisor and disability service coordinator, Autumn Grant has often come across college students who remind her … [Read more...]
College can be a scary place for someone with a disability, and having a guide can be the key to success. Several universities nationwide have major programs that help students with physical disabilities gain independence in their lives, covering everything from health quality to … [Read more...]
I never asked the doctors if I would walk again. I already knew the answer. I knew the moment it happened. I was paralyzed in a car wreck on September 12, 1999. I was 18 years old and I was just starting my life as an adult. I almost lost my chance at the future I always … [Read more...]
Editor’s Note: The TechGuide that ran in our Nov/Dec 2012 issue contained some factual errors. Below is a corrected version of the column. Please note that the device originally labeled as being made by Therapeutic Alliances is actually made by Restorative Therapies. … [Read more...]
Jason DaSilva has been dealing with the progression of MS for the last nine years. While it has slowed him down physically, it has spurred him creatively. DaSilva, 34, is an accomplished filmmaker whose latest film just debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Entitled When I Walk, … [Read more...]
By C. John Stanchina I was injured just 11 days after my 30th birthday. The EMTs didn’t even have the backboard behind me before my I knew my fate: Paralysis was going to be a huge part of my future. As such, among the thoughts that went through my head was, “Goodbye … [Read more...]
The driveway and the patio door remain points of contention in the author’s quest for access to her condo.I’ve lived most of my life in New York City, including the last 33 years as a quadriplegic. Access has always been a challenge, but over the past three years I’ve been … [Read more...]
It is well-known that risk-taking can be a factor in spinal cord injury, with the top causes being road accidents, falls, violence and sports — some of which include alcohol in the mix. The link between risk-taking and SCI is so strong that Dr. James Krause, the director for … [Read more...]
The author, left, his travel buddy, Eric, and their attendant, Josh Tran, meet some fellow travelers in Barcelona. I love to travel. It gives me much-needed relaxation and new experiences, and I feel like it soothes my heart and opens my mind. And because of this, I’ve … [Read more...]
