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"They said I'd hear from them in 3-4 months if approved; if not approved I won't hear them at all."
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"I have been in a wheelchair for 32 years. I'm an empty nester grand mother now. This week I applied to Canine Companions for a dog. "
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Service Animals, Service Monkeys

Hello, I work with an organization, Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled that provides trained capuchin monkeys as service animals for people living with SCI/mobility impairments.Would you consider a service animal? Do you have a service animal?See More
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Patricia Kehoe

Posted by patricia kehoe on June 13, 2013 at 10:23am 1 Comment

Please see my blog and if you have any information please add to my blog.

Thank you,

Patricia Kehoe

SCI Research project

Posted by Ray on June 6, 2013 at 9:30pm 0 Comments

Hey guys,

I have some very cool friends from Cal State Dominguez Hills that are putting together a Research project and would like everyone's feedback if you can just please take a few minutes and do their survey. This kind of surveys definitely helps out the spinal cord community and would definitely help out the future of those who have experienced spinal cord injuries. 

Also if you have your own list of friends that may be…

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Podcast - Episode 27 "Personal Assistance Service Council" IHSS

Posted by Richard Bell on June 6, 2013 at 11:00am 2 Comments

On this episode, we discuss California's In-Home Supportive Services with our friends from PASC.  Enjoy the show...

  • IHSS 4.4% cuts scheduled for July 1st  in addition to the 3.6% cuts that consumers already have
  • CMIPs II—a new timesheet system starting July 31st and PASC is…
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New blog about weight loss

Posted by Kristin McNealus on May 27, 2013 at 10:50am 0 Comments

Meet Jayde, a wheelchair user who decided she needed to make some changes and lose weight. She has lost 43lbs already!! Awesome! But she has quite a way to go...

When I first became disabled (In July of 2008) I thought my "life" was over. Sure I was alive, but what the heck did it matter when I couldn't DO anything I loved anymore? But I have found my way!

I hope you will be with me through my journey. I intend to talk about the challenges I am conquering, the weight I am losing…

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The Greatness of Physical Therapy

Posted by Matthew Tilford on May 22, 2013 at 12:22pm 0 Comments

The following weeks after a spinal cord injury are the most important for becoming healthy again. Physical therapy is the sensible route to take, because the trained specialists know how to push you to your best ability. Spinal cord injury like mine has a mandatory therapy program. Not all injuries can be corrected, but don’t give up on therapy because it can help in many ways. The loss of…

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Creation of a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology under Medicare

Posted by Ray on May 21, 2013 at 4:12pm 4 Comments

Great news! On May 14th, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) joined in a bipartisan introduction of Senate bill S. 948, which is parallel legislation to House bill H.R. 942 introduced in March, that supports the creation of a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology under Medicare. If you have not already called your members of the Senate or Congress, we encourage you to still do so to ask them to sign on as a co-sponsor of Bill…

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Petition: Accessible Airlines Proposal - Improving Accessibility

Posted by Ray on May 14, 2013 at 6:05pm 0 Comments

Souce: thepetitionsite.com

This world of ours is full of barriers and limitations for individuals with disabilities; especially, those who are in power wheelchairs. But, one limitation that should not be accepted is the…

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A Letter to the Newly Injured and to Those Who Have Lost All Hope

Posted by Adam Helbling on May 1, 2013 at 8:36am 2 Comments

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Life is not over. I once was in your position and I believed that all of my hopes and dreams were crushed. That everything I worked for no longer mattered. All I could focus on was the past. I so desperately wanted the life that I used to have. How can I be happy without my body? I was very active and I would have to say goodbye to all of the physical things in my life. But I could not give up right away. I was not ready… Continue

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moving to LA

Started by Alicia Calvillo in Housing. Last reply by Ray on Sunday. 5 Replies

i am moving to LA in two weeks looking for a place to rent anyone in the area have suggestions?? Continue

Jobs

Started by Ray in Classifieds. Last reply by Jessica Jun 12. 1 Reply

We are currently looking to hire disabled people with end user experience of medical supplies like catheters and wound care products. Part-Time possitions are available for the southern California region. Job training will be provided. If you or…Continue

Should a spouse or partner be a primary caregiver?

Started by ADH in Caregiving. Last reply by Stacey Nerud May 20. 4 Replies

November is National Family Caregivers Month.  What are your thoughts on becoming a family caregiver?   Please share below or on …Continue

SORE ON MY HEEL

Started by Jeff Beverly in Care. Last reply by Stacey Nerud May 20. 12 Replies

Folks, has anyone hurt their heel?  Mine is black/blue, any clue?  Has anyone had this problem?  Thanks, Jeff

I AM SELLING MY INVACARE HANDCYCLE

Started by JOE GOMEZ in Classifieds. Last reply by Karen Haas Apr 24. 2 Replies

SELLING ALMOST BRAND NEW HANDCYCLE FOR 11OO  ORIGINALLY PAID 1800 YOU CAN CALL ME AT…Continue

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The Spinal Cord Injury Zone

Spinal cord injuries change lives in drastic ways

Imagine what it would be like after a spinal cord injury. If your legs were totally paralyzed with no active movement, how would you get out of bed? You can’t stand up, so you would put a thin piece of wood called a sliding board underneath you and use your arms to slide your body [...]

Retooling people with mobility problems for tech jobs

Project ENABLE

A yearlong workshop at the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia is connecting people with mobility disabilities to a growing field in need of new professionals — computer science. It’s called Project ENABLE and pays participants to train in computer programming and related topics. Funding comes from the National Science Foundation. This week students are learning [...]

Syracuse VA unveils new $90 million wing

Jeffrey Campbell

Syracuse, N.Y. – Jeffrey Campbell, a paralyzed quadriplegic Army veteran from Skaneateles, frequently goes to the Syracuse VA Medical Center for treatment when his multiple sclerosis flares up. The 38-year-old was admitted Monday, making him one of the first patients in the VA’s new Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder Center, which is part of a [...]

Testing method promising for spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A medical test previously developed to measure a toxin found in tobacco smokers has been adapted to measure the same toxin in people suffering from spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, offering a potential tool to reduce symptoms. The toxin, called acrolein, is produced in the body after nerve cells are [...]

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The Mountain Trike Offers riders the freedom to venture out around town or into the countryside. Whether that is to the beach, down muddy tracks, over grass or along cobbled streets, gravel driveways and even through snow. We call this All-Terrain. With a conventional wheelchair, the smallest everyday journey or outdoors activity can seem daunting. [...]
 
 
 

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