Not A Public Threat
By Ben Mattlin
May was supposed to be mental health awareness month. That’s ironic, considering how much depressing news there was—
Jun 2, 2022
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Mental Illness Is A Disability –
Not A Public Threat By Ben MattlinMay was supposed to be mental health awareness month. That’s ironic, considering how much depressing news there was— Jun 2, 2022![]()
Quick Review of SCI Research
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center’s (MSKTC) Quick Review of Research is an important resource for people living with spinal cord injury Jun 2, 2022![]()
A Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Preventive Health After Spinal Cord Injury
Studies have shown that individuals with spinal cord injury face challenges accessing the same level of primary care as able-bodied individuals. May 6, 2022![]()
What I Learned While Researching a Book About Disability Pride
by Ben MattlinIf you're reading this, chances are you're interested in disabilities (or people who have them). The good news is, you're not alone. Mar 29, 2022![]()
Academy Sets New Accessibility
Record -- Troy Kotsur Declares ‘This Is Our Moment!’-‘CODA’ Makes History Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes MagazineProducers went to great lengths to construct a more inclusive environment -- of the 94th Academy Awards. Mar 29, 2022![]()
Here’s What I Want You To Know Before You Grieve For My Disabled Body
By Amy KennyIn this article, Dr. Amy Kenny explains the concept of “pre-grief." Mar 4, 2022![]()
Clinical Trial of New Drug For SCI
Planned For Fall 2022 in Chicago By Stephanie LollinoNVG-291, a new injectable drug that could help people with SCI recover feeling and mobility, is intended to be used in human clinical trials. Mar 2, 2022![]()
New Spinal Implants Show Promising Results
Enables walking, cycling and swimming after paralysisThree men paralyzed in motorcycle accidents have become the first success stories for a new spinal stimulation device. Feb 8, 2022![]()
Embracing Assistive Technology —
Creating our Smart Home by Vicki KowaleskiMy husband and I recently purchased a ‘new to us’ home. In addition to remodeling the home, I decided to explore a number of assistive technology Feb 2, 2022![]()
New Drug Enables Spinal Cord to Repair Itself
Clinical Trial of NVG-291 at Shirley Ryan AbilityLabInjections of a new drug that enabled paralyzed animals to recover mobility and/or bladder function will begin clinical trials at the Shjrley Ryan Jan 19, 2022![]()
10 Resolutions for a Happy New Year!
By Kristine CichowskiKristine Cichowski created this list of 10 resolutions for a happy 2022 for people living with SCI. Jan 4, 2022![]()
The Legacy of Tiny Tim
By Ben MattlinGrowing up as a Jewish kid in New York City, I loved watching all the holiday kids’ specials on TV. Dec 6, 2021 |