The Spoon Theory, a way to explain what it feels like to live with chronic illness, is wildly popular with many who have MS. It is the brainchild of Christine Miserandino, who has lupus. While lunching at a restaurant, a friend asked her what that feels like, and at a loss for … [Read more...]
Derby City Area Chapter, NSCIA
Derby City Area Spinal Cord Injury Association, the Louisville Kentucky Chapter of the (N.S.C.I.A.) National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Derby City Area Spinal Cord Injury Association is a organization for individuals with spinal cord injuries, their families, and health … [Read more...]
Mobility Survey for People with SCI/D
Letter of Invitation Study Title: The impact of mobility assistive technology devices on participation for individuals with disabilities Dear Assistive Technology User, As students in the Occupational Therapy department at Belmont University, we (Jordan … [Read more...]
Transit Cost Assistance for NYC Residents with Disabilities
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the NYC Department for the Aging recently announced that the Taxi Smart Card Program is currently underway and accepting applications. The Taxi Smart Card Program offers residents with disabilities from Brooklyn’s … [Read more...]
New York Member Chris Noel: An Eloquent Voice for Change
When Chris Noel says there is a “big time difference” between living in New York City as someone who uses a wheelchair and someone who doesn’t, he does so from a wealth of personal experience. Noel has lived in the city all of his life, including living the last eight … [Read more...]
‘On A Roll’ Raises Over $33K to Help People Living with SCI/D
The 2nd Annual “On A Roll” event kicked off to benefit National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Dinwiddie General’s Football Field in Virginia . The ‘On A Roll’ event was created by NSCIA member James Bryant Neville, Jr. … [Read more...]
NSCIA Presents Free Webinars for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Spinal Cord Injury Association will host two free webinars in October in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month to provide people with disabilities useful information and resources for career building. “Social Security work incentives, resume … [Read more...]
Reaching Out to Polio Survivors
Commentary by Veliko "Lee" Bekir--The Polio Network of New Jersey For many Americans, "Polio" is a word with relatively little meaning. They might recognize it as a disease. They might associate it with developing countries. They might even recall that America's 32nd … [Read more...]
George Flores: Standing Tall in Many Ways
By Santina Muha George Flores is making harps -- again. Flores was a harp technician when he injured his spinal cord in a motorcycle crash that left him paralyzed in 2004. But that did not stop him from building a “Healing Harp" which will be auctioned off with proceeds … [Read more...]
Call to Action to Voters with Disabilities in New York City
Last year, United Spinal filed a class action lawsuit in federal court. The lawsuit is aimed at eliminating the physical access barriers you and your fellow voters face on election day. The investigation for this suit continues. Disability Rights Advocates represents … [Read more...]
