Assistive technology (AT) is technology used by many individuals with spinal cord injuries in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Assistive technology can include mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, as well as hardware, … [Read more...]
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United Spinal and The Buoniconti Fund Team Up to Improve Peer Support for People Living With SCI/D
United Spinal Association and The Buoniconti Fund today announced their plans to create a coordinated national network of peer support groups called the “Spinal Network” that will set higher standards in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders … [Read more...]
Volunteers With SCI Needed for Clinical Research Study on Chronic Pain
The Translational Pain Research Group at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts is conducting a clinical research study with the purpose of discovering new drugs to treat chronic pain in people living with spinal cord injury. If you would like to learn … [Read more...]
Spotlight On the Southwest Florida Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Friends Empowering Friends Tony Almeida & Valerie Washburn Co-Founders of the Southwest Florida Spinal Cord Injury Support Group have a passion to help people with disabilities in their community, and it shows! 1. What activities does your group engage in? At this … [Read more...]
‘From Within’ Women’s Health Conference, June 1st in NYC
Join us for a truly unique conference for women with physical disabilities. When: Saturday, June 1st from 9:30am-4:30pm at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, 425 East 25th Street, New York, NY. Cross streets: 25th Street, between 1st Ave and Asser Levy Pl. Register by … [Read more...]
Sign Petition to Improve Airline Accessibility
NSCIA is supporting the efforts of Ben Trockman, a wheelchair user and student at the University of Southern Indiana who has started a petition to improve airline accessibility. "The current standard for air travel for people using power wheelchairs is exhausting, dangerous, … [Read more...]
Advocacy in Action: Hector Del Valle of Central Florida
Hector Del Valle, president of NSCIA’s Central Florida Chapter and participant in our upcoming Roll on Capitol Hill, demonstrates that we all have the ability to overcome adversity and create positive changes in our lives and communities. It’s been over 30 years since Del … [Read more...]
United Spinal Establishes Advisory Committee of Spinal Cord Injury Experts
United Spinal Association has appointed a new Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee (MSAC) to offer guidance and expertise in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) locate the very best resources to maximize their quality of life. The MSAC … [Read more...]
“Mayday Mayday” Performance Opens at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY
"Mayday Mayday, A True Story by the Man Who Fell" a theatrical performance about recovering from spinal cord injury is being presented at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY from April 16 to May 5. Purchase Tickets Here Members/friends of NSCIA and United Spinal receive $5 … [Read more...]
Spotlight On the SCI & Amputee Support Group of New York
The Right Attitude Opens a World of Possibilities Matthew Castelluccio, adaptive sports coordinator and patient mentor at Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital is also the leader for the SCI & Amputee Support Group of New York. Castellucio gives us a glimpse at the vital role … [Read more...]
