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Let's Hear It For Some Actual DiversityThu, 26 Jan 2012 21:12:00 Z
Since the day I became paralyzed for life fifteen years ago last month, I, like you, have railed against the stereoty...
Are You Prepared for What the New Year will Bring?Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:24:00 Z
Being an advocate for emergency preparedness, fire protection, and living life safely is a role that I take very serious...
Dog Disc Paralysis Study; People Next?Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:35:00 Z
Short legged dogs with long torsos are congenitally prone to spinal disc ruptures, often leading to paralysis. These int...
Getting the right wheelchair changed this man's lifeThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:09:00 Z
Two years ago, while boarding a bus in the Costa Rican town of Alajuela, Francisco Javier (pictured at right in his firs...
That Went By Fast – So Long 2011Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:31:00 Z
Here we are in 2012 and I am thinking, where on earth did 2011 go? The year went by so incredibly fast. It just seems li...
Insights from the Edge of Disability: Jon Arnow Part 2Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:15:00 Z
What follows is my interview with Jon Arnow: Fast forward to 2010 when Jon completed the165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT...
Going DeeperMon, 09 Jan 2012 14:32:00 Z
"It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of ...
Stem Cell Scams: 60 Minutes RevisitsFri, 06 Jan 2012 19:48:00 Z
Stem cell fraud is alive and well. Tune in Sunday, January 8 -- CBS 60 Minutes will take on the subject again. From C...
Will We be Ready for a Cure?Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:58:00 Z
It’s the start of another year, but some things remain unchanged. At this moment, thousands of my colleagues are e...
What's a matter my bladder?Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:42:00 Z
With the close of 2011 at hand I’m hoping my bladder health improves in 2012. I have gotten more bladder infecti...
New Window into the Spinal CordTue, 27 Dec 2011 23:12:00 Z
This research story really opens a brand new window on how the spinal cord works, or doesn’t work. A team led by F...
The Case for Ch'ase (And Why the Wait)Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:28:00 Z
One of the most compelling spinal cord research stories of the past year centers on an enzyme called chondroitinase. Its...
The Power of RegiftingThu, 22 Dec 2011 18:56:00 Z
Regifting is an art. In some families the word is taboo, but with seven siblings it was a common practice in our family ...
Budgeting for the HolidaysFri, 16 Dec 2011 05:22:00 Z
Like a lot of folks these days, I live on a budget and can’t afford to buy the gifts I’d like to around this...
Regeneration Induced; Axons Survive Long-TermFri, 16 Dec 2011 01:14:00 Z
A couple of interesting research papers were published in the medical literature this week. The first is from the lab...
  • Get Your Daily Dose
    The First Step is Not About WalkingThu, 26 Jan 2012 17:12:00 Z
    Here is a new column from Saralee Perel: "Where have you been?" a neighbor na...
    Support for wheelchair-accessible taxis in PhillyThu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04:00 Z
    This comes to us from disability advocate and friend of the Foundation, Lauren DeBruicker ...
    SCI research study opportunity Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:01:00 Z
    The Boston University Health and Disability Research Institute is looking for individuals ...
    "Beyond the Chair" movie premiereThu, 26 Jan 2012 16:46:00 Z
    We are always thankful for the kind community members who want to help us carry out our mi...
    Hands-on training in experimental SCI programsTue, 24 Jan 2012 20:44:00 Z
    The Center for Brain & Spinal Cord Repair at The Ohio State University and The Nationa...
    Inspirational Words of the Day...Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:15:00 Z
    NRN patient says, "Have Faith in Yourself"Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:26:00 Z
    19-year-old Jared Coppola had faith all along in his favorite NFL team, the New England Pa...
    SCI artists and writers fellowshipsTue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:00 Z
    Artists and writers living with spinal cord injuries, this is for you! Long time Qualit...
    New TSA Cares helplineTue, 24 Jan 2012 18:54:00 Z
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched TSA Cares, a toll-free helpl...
    Experiences of drivers living with disabilities Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:23:00 Z
    Our friends at shopautoweek.com are great in providing us resources and some of the latest...
  • Community Discussions
    Any other parents out there of kids with SCI. My child is 9Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:26:02 Z
    Please hit me up- we live in a small community and want to talk to others :)
    Looking for Spiritual RetreatWed, 18 Jan 2012 18:34:47 Z
    I've been looking for a spiritual retreat for a while now and it seems all of them are...
    I truly understand that the upper body is sensitive but ...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:23:58 Z
    ... it's not the same it's, no way I'm relieving any stress from a kiss, a lic...
    Open your mind !!!Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:29:27 Z
    For most people serious healing is either chemical or surgery ... But there is other ways...
    Sex, sex, sex, it's driving me insane please helpFri, 06 Jan 2012 13:35:40 Z
    I'm sci @ t-12 I been in a wheelchair for 15months I'm going crazy that I can't have sex.....
    When is it ok to walk away.Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:33:25 Z
    I am the wife and only caregiver to my husband who suffered a T4/T5 injury 6 years ago.&nb...
    Finding a new way thru lifeWed, 21 Dec 2011 01:36:43 Z
    Hi my name is mark and i'm a L1,L2  complete . I new to this site and enjoyed rea...
    Feeling 30 years + and - my ageTue, 20 Dec 2011 23:08:52 Z
    Ever since I had GBS (November 2005 at the age of 27) I have felt like a toddler and a sen...
    New SCI Input Needed...Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:02:16 Z
    Please help us answer this question on the FacingDisability Forum: This doesn't app...
    Living without painTue, 20 Dec 2011 12:53:04 Z
    Believe it or not ,I have found a way to take care of pain. Most of us are experiencing n...
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Employment .... any paraplegics considered becoming truck drivers?Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:22:46 Z
I've had quite the roller coaster with employment.  I was happily employed fulltime working in a call center ty...
Looking for Spiritual RetreatWed, 18 Jan 2012 18:34:47 Z
I've been looking for a spiritual retreat for a while now and it seems all of them are NOT wheelchair accessible. Do...
New book, "Until Tuesday" tells of how a dog saves a manWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:32:42 Z
I couldn't decide where I wanted to post this: I thought some authors, while you're writing, might enjoy a go...
I truly understand that the upper body is sensitive but ...Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:23:58 Z
... it's not the same it's, no way I'm relieving any stress from a kiss, a lick not happening I'm a sexu...
right hemisphere amygdalaTue, 17 Jan 2012 23:35:54 Z
no capital letters here; only one arm works.  I have a question.  initially,  after my massive stroke I s...
need help getting aa power wheelchairTue, 17 Jan 2012 04:29:17 Z
6 years ago i got a T9 spinal cord injury from a spinal tap that went bad. I have three kids 20, 15, and 10. After my ...
Sinister success!Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:58:30 Z
August of 2010 was my c3/4 injury.  October of 2010, I took my first step.  January of 2011 I started going to...
Introduction and Blog LinkSat, 14 Jan 2012 03:44:34 Z
Hi everyone, my name is Dana. I'm married to Michael, a C5/6 Quadriplegic. We've been married for two years. ...
Pain Management for Neuropathy (nerve pain)Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:23:05 Z
I used the search engine here and I see alot of people who would like to discuss pain management. I personally have seen...
Sometimes ya just get fed up........Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:03:14 Z
Fed up I say.  Today is the day I am just fed up.  Not a good day. As I am sure you can tell.  Went out w...