Amtrak's proposed "Alternative Design Standards" are aimed at making the entire train experience more accessible.
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Promising New Research:
Modified Stem Cells Reduce Spinal Cord Injury Damage Modified human stem cells may provide a new avenue for repairing damaged spinal cord nerves. Sep 5, 2023![]()
He Admired Her ‘Grit and Grace.’ She Was Struck by His Kindness.
Ms. Scalesse and Mr. Nguyen were married June 2 at Rule of Thirds, a Japanese restaurant and event space in Brooklyn, in front of 181 guests. Sep 5, 2023![]()
New Findings: Impact of Spinal Cord Tethering Depends on Age and SCI Severity
Symptomatic spinal cord tethering is a condition where the spinal cord becomes attached or stuck to surrounding tissues. Aug 2, 2023![]()
Unstoppable: Paralyzed Woman Pursuing Master’s Degree While in Veteran’s Hospital
Ashley Williams is a retired US Air Force veteran whose life took an unexpected turn after a spinal cord injury resulted in quadriplegia. Aug 1, 2023![]()
Coming Soon: Flying with a Power Wheelchair Inside the Plane
Though still only a prototype, the design is already generating significant buzz among wheelchair users. Jun 30, 2023![]()
Quadriplegic Mother of Twins – Dani’s Extraordinary Journey
Dani Izzie and her husband, Rudy, insist there's nothing really extraordinary about how they're raising their twin girls. Jun 30, 2023![]()
Brain Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Using His Thoughts
In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements. Jun 5, 2023![]()
Immune System Discovery Could Lead to Better Spinal Injury Treatments
UVA researchers say immune system discoveries could lead to new therapies to help heal spinal cord injuries. Jun 5, 2023![]()
New Research Finds Natural Blood Clot Prevention in Humans with Spinal Cord Injury
Bears in hibernation as well as people with SCI spend months or even years lying almost motionless. May 4, 2023![]()
Florida Woman Finds Passion for Archery After Paralysis
Finding adaptive archery helped Tracey Otto find herself again. May 4, 2023![]()
Canada Hosts Wheelchair Curling Championship
Wheelchair curling is played with the same rocks and on the same ice as regular curling, though the rocks are thrown from a stationary wheelchair and Mar 31, 2023 |