Tell Us About Yourself

Tell Us About Yourself http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself en-us http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/18/glenn-campbell----27-your-post-sci Glenn Campbell -- 27 your post SCI http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/18/glenn-campbell----27-your-post-sci
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A QUADRIPLEGIC SHARES HIS TWENTY YEAR JOURNEY

I Wouldn't Change a Thing

Legwork Team Publishing
Copyright © 2012 Glenn F. Campbell
First Edition 01/01/2012
ISBN: 978-1-935905-36-3 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-935905-37-0 (hc)
Also available in E-BOOK
Coram, New York, May 18, 2012 -- Raised in Port Jefferson, New York, Glenn Campbell was sixteen when a near fatal bicycle accident left him a quadriplegic -- paralyzed from the neck down. Despite this tragic event, Glenn stared into the face of adversity only to make a life he could call his own.

I Wouldn't Change a Thing is an engaging story about how a teenager overcomes a disability to live an ordinary life. After a long rehabilitation and recovery, Glenn strived to maintain a positive attitude. While there have been many moments that his faith and determination had been tested, he candidly reveals how he overcame his challenges. With the support of loving family, friends and an ever-growing faith, Glenn remained determined to build a life that he could call his own. In the end, you'll see how he accepted this life-changing event by cherishing the life he now has. In writing this book, Glenn hopes that it can offer others the same hope and guidance so that they too, can overcome adversity.

During this long journey, Glenn earned a law degree, married his best friend, and learned to live one day at a time. Glenn is an attorney and the Co-Executive Director of the Suffolk Independent Living Organization, an advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities. He lives on Long Island with his wife MaryEllen.

“Glenn has a history of faith, courage, ambition and love of life. His remarkable and inspirational story is an amazing representation of what he has accomplished against all odds. Family and friends formed a partnership to help him succeed and I am sure what he has accomplished is due, in part, to the love and support of everyone." — Barbara J. Mehrman, Assistant Dean Emeritus Touro Law School

For more information about I Wouldn't Change a Thing, or how to purchase this book, please visit www.glennfcampbell.com, www.amazon.com or www.legworkteampublishing.com. ]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 04:40:00 GMT Glenn http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/17/clinical-trail-at-stanford Clinical Trail at Stanford http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/17/clinical-trail-at-stanford

Quadriplegic Participants Needed For Research Study

Patients who are quadriplegic from spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, muscular dystrophy, or motor neuron disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and have no or limited use of their hands are needed for an FDA regulated research study to evaluate a new technology which may allow an individual with quadriplegia to control a computer cursor by thought. This study is invasive and requires surgery. You must live within 2 hours of Stanford, California to participate. The study requires a commitment of 13 months. This study is being conducted by Dr. Jaimie Henderson at Stanford University.

If you would like to learn more about this study please contact Dr. Jaimie Henderson at (650) 723-5574. For general information about participant rights, contact 1-866-680-2906.

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]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 17:40:34 GMT ChristineNPTL http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/16/me me http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/16/me Wed, 16 May 2012 22:10:07 GMT brian101064 http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/13/mothers-day MOTHERS DAY http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/13/mothers-day JUST WANT 2 WISH ALL THE MOTHERS A '' HAPPY MOTHERS DAY '']]> Sun, 13 May 2012 22:13:53 GMT ed http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/13/in-a-split-second In a Split Second http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/13/in-a-split-second Sun, 13 May 2012 15:13:24 GMT Brian32746-2606 http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/12/professional-water-skier-becomes-professional-pati professional water skier becomes professional patient http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/12/professional-water-skier-becomes-professional-pati Sat, 12 May 2012 17:44:00 GMT Arlene http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/01/help-me-help-my-mom-please Help me help my mom, please http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/05/01/help-me-help-my-mom-please My name is Terri and 3.5 mos ago, my 70 yr old mom, Glo suffered incomplete spinal cord injury. She is currently in a power wheel chair and is considered "full assist", needing help daily with transferring to a bed from a wheelchair and vice versa, bathroom tasks and showering. She can eat on her own and do some tasks with her hands, but a little limited. She received 60 days in a spinal cord rehab center and was then discharged to a skilled nursing home. She will be getting discharged from the skilled nursing facility in two weeks, even though we thought she would have 60 more days at this facility. Apparently, she is not making enough progress to stay there under medicare's conditions, which is ironic b/c she was making some progress at the spinal cord rehab, but was told she had to go b/c of medicare.
Now, we are at a cross roads. Glo doesn't want to go into a nursing home. She wants to continue PT/OT as an outpatient and have home health care come in daily, which is covered my medicare. Yet, the current facility she is at is advocating for a nursing home as a next step. Tell me please....am I unrealistic in thinking she can live with my dad in a one floor, handicap excessible rooms - type of apartment in an over 55 community with daily home care? I just want her to be able to adapt to her situation, not succumb to it. Advice Please! Thanks.-Terri "Glo's Advocate"]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 23:16:38 GMT Terri http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/26/hinew-here-looking-for-friends Hi,new here looking for friends http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/26/hinew-here-looking-for-friends Just joined the other day and looking for friends. Not sure how to navigate this page, i am a "computer illiterate". Thanks.......]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:27:12 GMT ed http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/22/spinal-cord-injury Spinal cord injury http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/22/spinal-cord-injury Hi i need help trying 2 get range of motion done daily. I am in a nursing home here in Boston. I am waiting 4 housing, my therapy here is done. Plz if anyone can tell me where 2 go 2 get this i will b 4ever greatful...]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:41:45 GMT ed http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/19/looking-for-help Looking for help http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/19/looking-for-help Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:44:55 GMT caryl http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/18/another-satisfied-customer another satisfied customer! http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/18/another-satisfied-customer
hallo everyone --

As my username suggests, I'm fairly new to this ... 'adventure' let's call it, and after the first 10 months am settling into my new situation.

Mine was also motorsports-related, more of a racing incident than anything else. It happened last year in the Isle of Man and left me paraplegic (L1 complete), but I will be finished with my rehab (now as an outpatient) around the end of the month and am finally getting the hang of this whole handicapped thing.
I'm an American expat living in Holland and am very interested in learning about the differences between here and the States as far as getting around & especially the bureaucratic hurdles one might encounter there. It's no cakewalk here, I can tell you but I'd like to return someday &'forewarned is forearmed', as they say.

So thanks for having me over and I'm looking forward to being a member of your community!]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:41:47 GMT new2thegame http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/09/new-one-here New one here! http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/09/new-one-here I have lost all control of my middle section, cant feel my #### but I feel sensations of a pricking all the time, I cant feel my feet or wiggle my toes, i have to wear braces during the day. I have a supra pubic cath and no control over a bowl movement, I walk with a walker or sit oin my wheel chair when i am on the computer.
IO tried to go outside with a different walker, didnt make it too far when my ankles give out I cant walk no more.
I feel lost and sad all the time and so much stress in my home, I went to the ER due to a bad anxiety attack- so I am on many meds for that and I cant function at times.
My days are long.. all I do is watch the clock for 11;00 pm so i can take my sleep pills and go to bed. I have no one to help me clean or even change my bed sheets.. sick!!
Anyway- I just thought I would post a little bit about me.
Yes I am the one looking for a golf cart so I can get around outside- I called every golf course in my area and nothing. They want over 1,000 for a dang used one and I am on SSI.
I hope someone in here can relate to me!
Thank-you ]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:00:30 GMT brenda http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/06/accessibility-within-the-garden Accessibility within the Garden http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/06/accessibility-within-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/22461/reader-photos-brendas-garden-in-south-carolina]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:38:17 GMT mudpuppyBBP http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/06/accessible-gardening Accessible Gardening! http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/04/06/accessible-gardening http://accesstothegarden.blogspot.com/]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:37:15 GMT mudpuppyBBP http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/03/30/wheelchair-van Wheelchair Van http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/discussions/tell-us-about-yourself/2012/03/30/wheelchair-van Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:39:20 GMT Carey