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Service Dogs and SCI:
How Canine Partners Transform Independence

For people living with spinal cord injuries, service dogs can be life-changing partners.

Dec 3, 2025
Older Adults Resist “Disability” Label

Many older adults experience mobility, hearing, or vision impairments that would qualify them for disability assistance, yet often reject the label.

Dec 3, 2025
Dr. Allen Heinemann – Honoring a Distinguished Career

Allen Heinemann, PhD, has received the Distinguished Career Award from the ARRPE.

Dec 3, 2025
Our Private Facebook Group: How and Why It Works

Our private Facebook group, You Are Not Alone Dealing With Spinal Cord Injury, continues to be one of the most active and supportive online spaces for

Nov 4, 2025
Breakthrough: First Human Spinal Cord Repair Using Patient’s Own Cells

In a major medical milestone, scientists in Israel have successfully repaired a human spinal cord using tissue engineered entirely from the patient’

Nov 4, 2025
Most Disability-Friendly Cities

A recent report on disability-friendly cites was released by Wallet Hub.

Nov 4, 2025
Groundbreaking Training: Medical Teams Learn how to Handle
Patients with Paralysis  

The Safe Transfer Workshop is transforming how medical and physician assistant students are taught to safely transfer patients from wheelchairs to exa

Oct 1, 2025
Wheel Chair Kid Podcast
New Podcast: Amber’s Story: “My Escape From PTSD”

Amber was 15 when a late-night drive with her family ended in a crash that left her paralyzed.

Sep 4, 2025
From Paralysis to Progress: Spinal Stimulation Device Restores Mobility

ONWARD’s ARC-EX Therapy may boost function in chronic paralysis.

Sep 2, 2025
Wheel Chair Kid Podcast
New Podcast: Rob – “I Broke My Spokes”

In the latest episode of I Was a Wheelchair Kid, Rob, a 17-year-old star football player, had big plans for college.

Aug 4, 2025
Video: VetraCat Takes the Fairway at the US Adaptive Open

At the fourth annual U.S. Adaptive Open last month, the spotlight in the Seated Players division wasn’t solely on three-time champion Max Togisala.

Aug 4, 2025
“I Was a Wheelchair Kid” Podcast
Top-Ranked and Teen-Approved

The “I Was a Wheelchair Kid” podcast series reached a major milestone last month, with total downloads reaching 1,500

Aug 4, 2025
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