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Disability Service Providers Face Deepening Crisis

Pressures on the industry are forcing individuals to live farther from their communities, putting them at greater risk of hospitalization and institut

Jan 4, 2024
3D-Printed Wheelchairs Create Mobility For Kids

At Tulane University volunteers using 3D printing technology, have built 15 specially designed wheelchairs.

Jan 4, 2024
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New Model Systems SCI Factsheets: “Spasticity”
and “Inpatient Rehabilitation Guide"

Two newly published Factsheets that summarize the latest medical advice for people living with SCI have just been released.

Jan 4, 2024
Wheels of Injustice: Lawsuit Exposes Airline’s Damage
of Passenger's Vital Wheelchair

Shannon was without her wheelchair for the 12-hour delay in Orlando, experiencing pain without the physical support it provides.

Dec 4, 2023
A Path from Paralysis to Empowering Others

Joanna Adams, a physician assistant based in Portland, specializes in aiding recovery from traumatic health conditions including spinal cord injury.

Dec 4, 2023
New Breakthrough: Non-Invasive
Therapy Boosts Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
by Stephanie Lollino

Scientists have found that a non-invasive electrical stimulation known as Hebbian stimulation.

Nov 10, 2023
Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Activity Modification for Musculoskeletal Pain
A New Fact-Sheet

Musculoskeletal pain may be due to injury or overuse of muscles or arthritis especially for those with SCI.

Nov 10, 2023
New Adaptive Controller for SCI Gamers

Playing video games has been a challenge for people with disabilities because standard controllers can be difficult to use.

Nov 7, 2023
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Approved for Human Trials

Elon Musk’s brain-implant startup, Neuralink, has received approval to begin recruiting patients for its first human trial.

Oct 4, 2023
New Online Course for SCI Caregivers

"Understanding Spinal Cord Injury," was developed as a basic resource to help prepare caregivers in the daily lives of people with spinal cord injury.

Oct 4, 2023
Sitting Pretty:
Innovative One-Book Selection

In offering everyday stories of her life, she aims to show the eye-opening details of living with a disability.

Oct 4, 2023
Rehabilitation Leader, Lisa Rosen 1968-2023

Lisa Rosen peacefully passed away on September 26, 2023. Lisa was the head of the Life Center at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. She devoted her career t

Oct 3, 2023
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