Ms. Scalesse and Mr. Nguyen were married June 2 at Rule of Thirds, a Japanese restaurant and event space in Brooklyn, in front of 181 guests.
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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![]()
Britney Spears Guardianship is a Disability Rights Case
By Ben MattlinLast month, pop star Britney Spears went to court to protest the guardianship she’d been under since 2008. She told a judge in Los Angeles that Jul 27, 2021![]()
Ready For Download —- Introducing our New Video Series
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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![]()
What SCI Family Caregivers Need to Know
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Parents on Call – a reprint in honor of Father’s Day
A thoughtful, provocative and honest reflection on his father by Jeff Shannon, a veteran writer and frequent contributor to FacingDisability.com Jun 15, 2015![]()
Jumping is Nice — But Think Twice
As summer approaches, parents worry about trampoline injuries. Their worries are justified. May 18, 2015![]()
Sex, Women and SCI
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FacingDisability Featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine
Parents need all the support they can find concerning children with a spinal cord injury (SCI). FacingDisability.com shows how parents cope. Sep 8, 2014![]()
Adventures In Caregiving – Part One
Caregivers – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Disability rights writer, Jeff Shannon, dives into the thorny issue of caregiving Sep 26, 2013 |