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i am paraplegic and still learning to handle this new life...."
"Hi Alexander. To be honest I have been better. Hope you’re doing well.
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"hi sarah, a hello from a wheelchair in austria! hope you´re fine!
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Ray's event was featuredPushrim in the Park Fundraiser at Apolo Park in Downey CA
September 16, 2023 from 11am to 4pm
Join us to celebrate Pushrim in the Park BBQ annual Fundraiser. Help support those with spinal cord injuries and severe mobility impairments. Funds raised will help individuals in need of wheelchairs, rehab equipment, art supplies for disable artist…See More
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Are walkers welcome?
Posted by Hereward Tresidder on May 1, 2022 at 3:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Is this site only for wheelchair users, or are there any walkers like me?
Can't use a remote control to work your TV, you must get a Fire TV Cube.
Posted by Lloyd Saposnek on February 23, 2022 at 5:05pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Hi fellow quads who can't access holding down a button on your remote. This video is for high-level quadriplegics who can only access their voice to control the TV. The Amazon Fire TV Cube is all controlled by your…
ContinueBed sores, pressure sores, pressure injuries, decubitus ulcers
Posted by Richard DeRoberts on August 11, 2021 at 7:44am 0 Comments 1 Like
Hello everyone,
I am Richard DeRoberts, CEO of Wellray Medical Laser, Inc. We manufacture laser pain mitigation and wound healing devices. These devices are FDA cleared and may be sold by prescription and over-the-counter. We have a website: www.wellray.us . What I would like to tell you about our products is that they actually work. The Softcure 96 device uses 96 true coherent lasers, not light emitting diodes (LED's). This device will heal…
ContinueSCI Thrive: Efficacy of a Peer-led Online Self-Management Program.
Posted by Rudy Fimbres on February 14, 2021 at 10:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
ContinueSCI Thrive: Efficacy of a Peer-led Online Self-Management Program. This research is funded by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04059718 and University of Washington Human Subjects: STUDY00006621).
SCI Thrive is a Peer-Led Online Self-Management program for people with spinal cord injuries. The goal…
Is this site active?
Posted by Elizabeth Marie Cole on July 3, 2020 at 11:47am 4 Comments 1 Like
I really joined because I want to communicate with people who have been through or are going through my shoes now. I have a lot of questions. Just no one to answer me them. Please feel free to reach out to me. We can build up each other. Help one another. I’m so tired of being the only person in my whole town that is in a wheelchair. The stares, the smart comments etc. The little town I’m from. I’m the only paraplegic in the county. We don’t have any support groups. My parents have been…
ContinueLooking for advice 1 year anniversary of my spinal cord injury is close.
Posted by Elizabeth Marie Cole on July 3, 2020 at 9:57am 4 Comments 2 Likes
August 10th, 2019. I was involved in a single car accident. I was ejected and hit a tree I’m told. I don’t really remember much about my accident. The only thing I do remember was waking up in the hospital an I couldn’t feel or move my legs. The doctors then told me I was a T5 complete paraplegic. I would never walk again. With my one year anniversary coming up soon my mind is all over. Plus depression is still there. Any advice I’m happy to accept. I’m still learning basic task but am getting… Continue
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Repair Time
Started by Jim in Care. Last reply by Ray Mar 4. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anyone else experiencing long waits for repairs ? My vendor is telling me 3-4 weeks on replacement parts for parts under warranty. What do folks do that are dependent on w/c for daily activities?
Paraplegics... What type of vehicle do you drive?
Started by Nathan McEleney in Equipment. Last reply by Jim Feb 19. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm brand new here and just came to discuss one thing.I've been a para for over 20 years and have only driven large 2-door cars, but they just don't make them anymore.I'm wondering what Make/Model/Year vehicles you guys drive and what type of…Continue
My memoir book
Started by Luke Stewart in Dating,Marriage and Sexuality Jul 12, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi fellow SCIs. After 10 years, I finally published my memoir book. Back when I was injured & for the next 30 years, there were rarely any books that dealt with life as a quad in an "OMG he did that" but were mostly inspirational which drove me…Continue
Accademics/ Career
Started by Gabriel Aro in Care Feb 20, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Dear friends,Are there scholarship opportunities available for members of this community, or useful information on scholarship opportunities?Continue
Spinal Cord Injury Survey
Started by Spinal Cord Injury UofCalgary in Clinical Trials. Last reply by Spinal Cord Injury UofCalgary May 23, 2021. 2 Replies 1 Like
Dear potential partners in spinal cord injury research, I am contacting you today on behalf of the research team of Dr. Aaron Phillips at the University of Calgary. Our team researches autonomic function in the context of spinal cord injury. We are…Continue
Anyone else in Middle Tennessee?
Started by Chad in Life May 23, 2021. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for anyone that may want to ride with me. I have ran out of catheters for a few days an I’m trying to find anywhere they’re open.
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