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Magee Rehabilitation Creates Accessible Travel Video for People with Disabilities

A new video of helpful tips for people with disabilities who wish to travel by plane while using a wheelchair.

Oct 6, 2017
BLOG – 5 Things I Wish I Had Known

It begins with an accident, an injury, and someone to blame. I fell asleep at the wheel, causing my youngest child's C6-7 spinal cord injury.

May 25, 2016
A Story of Triumph After Setback

Angela, who was recently interviewed for our website, rediscovered a sense of herself she feared was lost after her injury.

May 6, 2016
Keeping and Strengthening Friendships Post-Injury

A spinal cord injury can change friendships — in some cases making them stronger, and in other cases, causing them to end abruptly.

Apr 5, 2016
Nova and Don, a Love Story…

Spinal cord injuries are now occurring later in life. The average age at injury is now 42.6 years. Here's how one senior couple is coping.

Feb 23, 2016
Go in Feet First — Don’t Dive

“Diving is simply not worth the risk.” It is the fourth leading cause of spinal cord injury for men and the fifth for women

Jul 2, 2015
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury

An important new factsheet offers a basic understanding of the functions of the spinal cord and how they might change after injury.

Mar 10, 2015
What Recovery Means to a Former Olympic Swimmer

Gold medalist Amy Van Dyken-Rouen talks about her road to recovery after a spinal cord injury.

Sep 29, 2014
Intimate Photos of Wheelchair Users Cast Sex in a New Light

How do people with spinal cord injuries really feel about their bodies when it comes to sex and intimacy?

Aug 21, 2014
Distracted Driving

One out of three spinal cord injuries is caused by a motor-vehicle accident, and more and more, the culprit is something called distracted driving.

Jun 21, 2013
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SPINAL CORD INJURY?

The major causes of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. remain relatively unchanged, according to a 2013 factsheet.

Apr 26, 2013
Spinal Cord Injuries & The Challenges of Obtaining Benefits

Attorney Scott Mann offers advice on dealing with health and accident insurance, and Social Security programs after spinal cord injury.

Oct 15, 2012
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