February 3, 2020
Thoughts on Aging with a Disability
As I have advanced through the years of living with a spinal cord injury, my ...
The Blogs
January 8, 2020
Inspiration porn… what is it and why does it matter?
I was injured at 12 years old, leaving me paralyzed (T10). Obviously, the accident was ...
January 6, 2020
One Event, Three Sommeliers on Wheels!
I sit this evening relaxed, drinking a glass of wine and reflecting on the past ...
December 2, 2019
Perks of Toilet Time
According to a few polls circulating the internet, the average person spends roughly an hour ...
December 2, 2019
Comparing Myself to my Peers
In the age of social media, it is seemingly impossible to avoid comparing ourselves with ...
November 15, 2019
Adler University 2019 Social Justice Practicum Interns
Say hello to our Adler University 2019 Social Justice Practicum interns! Izzy is in the ...
October 28, 2019
Cold, Flu and SCI
As winter approaches, so does the dreaded cold and flu season. Illnesses that can be ...
October 25, 2019
Edgar Irineo | High Roller #27
After becoming paralyzed, Edgar Irineo used his artistic and entrepreneurial spirit to start a business ...
October 21, 2019
Wine On Wheels Chicago
Wine on Wheels and BACKBONES are joining forces to bring you our first ever Wine ...
September 9, 2019
SCI Burnout
Living with a spinal cord injury isn’t necessarily a “job,” but to anybody living with ...