These institutions are the national leaders in medical research and patient care, and provide the highest level of comprehensive services. The group has been identified by National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR).
Located at the Spain Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham, AL, the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System offers individualized care for both adolescents and adults with an emphasis on family participation in the recovery process. Patients’ families are encouraged to attend therapy education sessions to improve continued care at home.
