This is where the staff of the Reeve Foundation is sharing up-to-the-minute information and putting some context around the news affecting the spinal cord injury and paralysis community. Not to mention insight into what's going on here at the Foundation.
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Category: Resource Center Category
Posted by
JLoThursday, Febuary 02, 2012
In class last night, while discussing ethical issues, a classmate mentioned that that all too often, we only hear about the bad and not the good. I thought about something I learned early on in my college days when I studied broadcasting: "If it bleeds, it leads." The news sure does like to report on all the bad stuff with only sometimes the good sprinkled in.
Well here's a nice feel good piece that is sure to make anyone remember, there really are good people out there willing to work together.
A group of organizations have come together in a big way to help a soldier. Sgt. Dwayne Cole was shot on a base while serving in Iraq- it paralyzed him from the chest down. Because of his condition, frequent power outages at his home have been very dangerous -- until now.Read More
Posted by
JLoThursday, Febuary 02, 2012
The
American Academy of Neurology has released its new evidence-based clinical guidelines for the treatment of transverse myelitis. The guidelines were drafted after an intensive review of relevant articles published between 1966 and 2009.
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Posted by
JLoThursday, Febuary 02, 2012
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will be exhibiting at the Atlanta Abilities Expo on February 17-19, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center where we would like to introduce you to all the great things that the foundation and others have to offer! In addition to us, there will be more than 100 suppliers of products and services that will increase your quality of life through new technology, great seminars on important issues and networking opportunities that will meet your specific needs. The expo is FREE and it’s the leading event for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals.Read More
Posted by
JLoTuesday, January 31, 2012
Think back to your college days. Did your university or college offer any classes on assistive technology? I know mine didn't! In it's sixth season, have a look at a course being offered at Stanford University in California.
Perspectives in Assistive Technology is aimed to "explore the broad spectrum of issues surrounding the design, development, and use of technology that benefits people with disabilities and seniors."Read More
Posted by
JLoThursday, January 26, 2012
This comes to us from disability advocate and friend of the Foundation, Lauren DeBruicker in regards to something that has been in the news a lot lately, accessible taxis. Read on:
Dear friends in Philadelphia’s wheelchair-using community,
In order to make taxicabs in all parts of Philadelphia more accessible to people with disabilities, the Philadelphia Parking Authority announced on Friday that it is seeking to amend local taxi regulations to require that 300 of Philadelphia’s taxis be wheelchair-accessible by the end of this year, and that 100% of Philadelphia’s taxis be accessible by 2016. Currently, there are only 2 accessible cabs in operating in Philadelphia.Read More
Posted by
JLoTuesday, January 24, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched TSA Cares, a toll-free helpline to provide information and assistance to passengers with disabilities and medical conditions and their families before they fly. Read More
Posted by
JLoTuesday, January 24, 2012
Our friends at
shopautoweek.com are great in providing us resources and some of the latest news and trends in mobility for drivers living with disabilities.
Spring break is just around the corner. Are you thinking of maybe taking a road trip with friends? Have a look at
Renting a wheelchair-accessible van on a family vacation which outlines the story of one mom's experience renting an accessible van for her daughter and family.
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Posted by
JLoThursday, January 19, 2012
Three-months pregnant and just three days after her 18th birthday, Chyna Young was shot and severely injured. Living with paralysis from the neck down, Young gave birth to daughter, Jada, in October, and she is now using her daughter as inspiration.
"I just want to play with Jada," she said. "I'm so happy when I see her."
A bullet slammed into her neck that night in June, ending Young's plans to become a nurse. Instead, she is learning to be a mother, her baby a gift in the midst of loss.Read More
Posted by
JLoWednesday, January 18, 2012
While stores will take care of the teddy bears, chocolates, and flowers this Valentine's Day, the Reeve Foundation wants to offer some beautiful Valentine's Day e-cards. Cupid... I mean the Reeve Foundation... is asking our community members with a love for art to provide some of their work to feature on these cards. Read More
Posted by
JLoFriday, January 13, 2012
Please join the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center for a FREE webcast on Wednesday, January 18 from 6:30 - 8 pm (EST.)
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Posted by
JLoTuesday, January 10, 2012
Some people face a tragedy in their lives and never want to revisit it again. 26-year-old Joe Stone, decided to do just the opposite. Living with a C7 level spinal cord injury from a 300 feet paragliding/speedflying accident in August 2010, Stone proved doctor's predictions wrong when he regained some use of his hands.
So when he first tested out his new handcycle, he decided he would return to the place where he was paralyzed on the one-year anniversary of his crash.
“I don’t know if I necessarily believe everything happens for a reason,” he said. “Everything happens. It opens up opportunities, and it’s how you take advantage of those opportunities.” Read More
Here is a heartfelt piece from Rachel Tschida of Minneapolis' Star Tribune. It helps to reassure those with new spinal cord injuries that life goes on after an injury.
And as wonderful as the medical team members were, the best, most practical information we received we learned from other people with disabilities.Read More
Posted by
JLoThursday, December 29, 2011
I just came across this statistical infographic of Americans living with disabilities. The image conveys everything from age and education to employment and limitations. This graph is pretty unique in captures the realities of those living with disabilities across all ranges -- those who are living blind or deaf to physical disabilities.Read More
Posted by
JLoWednesday, December 21, 2011
As Hanukkah is upon us and Christmas just days away I welcome you to get in the holiday spirit by reading Jeffrey's Gift, written by Reeve Foundation Information Specialist Donna Lowich.
"The Christmas tree is soooo much bigger than last year!" Jeffrey sing-songed in five-year-old fashion, dancing around the beautifully wrapped gifts. He turned to me, his chocolate-brown eyes reflecting the tree's blinking lights. "Isn't the tree much bigger and more beautiful than last year's, Mommy?"Read More
Posted by
JLoMonday, December 19, 2011
I was in New York City over the weekend, and I couldn't help walking by Macy's, seeing the bright lights spell out "Believe" and thinking for a second of Eric LeGrand.
This past Friday night, ABC News in New York aired a piece on Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand's recovery. Eric is enrolled at the Reeve Foundation's NeuroRecovery Network at Kessler Rehabilitation Institute in West Orange, NJ. Read More
