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New Brain-Computer Interface Restores Speech and Body Language

A new BCI allows people with paralysis to communicate through speech and body language using a virtual avatar.

Oct 2, 2026
Remembering Kitty Lunn, Founder of Infinity Dance Theater

Kitty Lunn, founder of Infinity Dance Theater and a pioneer in dance for people with disabilities, died last month.

Oct 2, 2026
Neilsen Foundation Awards $3 Million in Scholarships to Students with SCI

The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation announced $3 million in scholarships for 32 students living with SCI.

Oct 2, 2026
Meet the First Little Miss Wheelchair America

In November 2025, Dahlia Swanson was crowned the inaugural Little Miss Wheelchair America for 2026–27.

Sep 2, 2026
What Wheelchair Users Should Check Before Heading to College
Getting to Class Isn't Enough

A 2026 Taylor University study of 33 college students who use wheelchairs or power chairs found a striking gap.

Sep 2, 2026
New Rules Make Medical Care More Accessible

Health care providers must now have accessible exam tables and weight scales, with staff trained to use them.

Sep 2, 2026
‘True Grit’ Camp Helps Young People With SCI Build Independence

Last month, 15 young people with spinal cord injuries attended the third annual True Grit summer camp.

Sep 2, 2026
New Technology Helps Man With SCI Regain Hand Function

A new study found that a man with complete quadriplegia was able to feed himself, drink from a cup and handle fragile objects.

Aug 5, 2026
Video: Adaptive Sailors Compete in 34th Independence Cup on Lake Michigan

Competitors met on Chicago's Lake Michigan July 23–26 for the 34th annual Independence Cup, the nation's longest-running adaptive sailing regatta.

Aug 5, 2026
Video: After Gunshot-Related SCI, Wheelchair Basketball Creates Peer Support

CBS Chicago follows coach Jorge Alfaro and the Chicago Hornets as they pursue a spot in the NWBA National Championship Series

Jul 8, 2026
Improving Nutrition in People with SCI

In a study published last month, researchers surveyed veterans and civilians living with SCI about their nutrition knowledge.

Jul 8, 2026
Emergency Preparedness After SCI – New Resource

Emergencies can be especially dangerous for people with spinal cord injury when access to essential resources is disrupted. While having an adequate s

Jul 8, 2026
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