A new video of helpful tips for people with disabilities who wish to travel by plane while using a wheelchair.
Oct 6, 2017
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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 |