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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 0 Likes
Please see my blog and if you have any information please add to my blog.
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Patricia Kehoe
SCI Research project
Posted by Ray on June 6, 2013 at 9:30pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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 3 Likes
On this episode, we discuss California's In-Home Supportive Services with our friends from PASC. Enjoy the show...
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- 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…
New blog about weight loss
Posted by Kristin McNealus on May 27, 2013 at 10:50am 0 Comments 1 Like
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…
The Greatness of Physical Therapy
Posted by Matthew Tilford on May 22, 2013 at 12:22pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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…
Continue Creation of a Separate Benefit Category for Complex Rehab Technology under Medicare
Posted by Ray on May 21, 2013 at 4:12pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
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…
Continue Petition: Accessible Airlines Proposal - Improving Accessibility
Posted by Ray on May 14, 2013 at 6:05pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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…
Continue 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 3 Likes
www.AdamHelbling.com
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
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
Folks, has anyone hurt their heel? Mine is black/blue, any clue? Has anyone had this problem? Thanks, Jeff
A Blog About My Spinal Cord Injury and Bipolar Disorder
I AM SELLING MY INVACARE HANDCYCLE
Started by JOE GOMEZ in Classifieds. Last reply by Karen Haas Apr 24. 2 Replies 1 Like
SELLING ALMOST BRAND NEW HANDCYCLE FOR 11OO ORIGINALLY PAID 1800 YOU CAN CALL ME AT…Continue
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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
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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 [...]Mountain Trike
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Events
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Shoulder Pain Prevention Study
January 17, 2013 to December 1, 2013 – Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab Center, PK Lab
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is actively recruiting volunteers with spinal cord injury to participate in a research study to PREVENT SHOULDER PAIN! Can a shoulder exercise program…
Organized by Southern CA Spinal Cord Model Systems Research Study | Type: research, study, to, prevent, shoulder, pain
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Pushrim - Spinal cord injury Support Group
June 19, 2013 from 3pm to 4:30pm – Precision Rehabilitation
Join us for our monthly support group. Held every 3rd wednesday of the month @ Precision Rehab 3294 E Spring St Long Beach, CA 90806
Organized by Ray | Type: support, group
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Abilities Expo Chicago 2013
June 28, 2013 at 11am to June 30, 2013 at 4pm – Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
Discover solutions at Abilities Expo. The Community has spoken! Abilities Expo is the trusted source where people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professio…
Organized by Abilities Expo | Type: abilities, expo
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5th Annual Cars & Stripes
June 28, 2013 from 5pm to 10pm – San Pedro CA
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Organized by | Type: car, show
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Abilities Expo Houston 2013
August 2, 2013 at 11pm to August 4, 2013 at 4pm – Reliant Center
Discover solutions at Abilities Expo. The Community has spoken! Abilities Expo is the trusted source where people with disabilities, their families, seniors, vets, caregivers and healthcare professio…
Organized by Abilities Expo | Type: abilities, expo, houston
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TRIUMPH-FOUNDATION
August 17, 2013 at 6pm to August 18, 2013 at 12am – VALENCIA MARRIOTT
CASINO NIGHT POKER, BLACK JACK DINNER, NUMEROUS GAMES DOOR PRIZES
Organized by CHRIS ROHAN | Type: funraiser
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