Mayo Clinic – ROCHESTER, Minn. — People with conditions such as spinal cord injury, Lou Gehrig’s disease and multiple sclerosis are at risk of developing severe respiratory problems related to
Exercise after Spinal Cord Injury
[embedded content] Exercise after Spinal Cord Injury: Why Do It? Exercising after a spinal cord injury (SCI) is just as important as it is for able-bodied people. People with SCI
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia and how does it affect spinal cord injury?
[embedded content] This is an informative video about Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) which is a condition that affects anyone who has a spinal cord injury T6 level and above. **This is
Can an Active Lifestyle Improve Recovery After a Spinal Cord Injury?
Permanent neurological impairments can occur after spinal cord injury (SCI) due to the failure of the spinal cord motor and sensory axons to regenerate. This is because the mammalian central
Persons With Disabilities Discounts Guide: The Ultimate List of Stores & Services
The Dealhack Persons With Disabilities Discounts Guide is a list of stores and brands that offer discounts for persons with psychological, psychiatric, or cognitive disabilities. Every three months, we update the
Quadriplegics Answer Web’s Most Searched Questions on Paralysis
[embedded content] Jenny and Abby answer some of the webs most asked questions for people living with paralysis (specifically quadriplegia)! With years of experience, they answer the questions to the
The World’s Only Independent Alpine Ski for Complex Disabilities
Speed, precision and excitement are not usually associated with life after a catastrophic injury or illness. Until now. The TetraSki represents technology that has finally caught up with our adaptive
Dustin Fly Art
Quadriplegic Modern/abstract artist Collection of paintings Dustin Fly sells and has made. He broke his neck in 2010 and started painting afterward. Message Dustin on Facebook to purchase. Facebook Twitter
How can employers support workers with spinal injuries?
There has been slow progress in getting more disabled people into work, and those with spinal cord injuries have a particularly low employment rate. What can employers do to support
Helpful tools for cooking when you have a spinal cord injury
[embedded content] This video shows two people with cervical spinal cord injuries preparing a complex meal using adaptive tools along with regular kitchen items that make cooking possible. Adaptive cooking