Backbones Virtual Open Mic
Calling all disabled creatives! We are looking for performers for our open mic. Our first event was so successful that we are excited to do it again! Do you have …
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PeerConnect: Adaptive Fitness with Dare2Tri
Backbones is excited to partner with Dare2Tri to offer a series of virtual adaptive fitness sessions in February! These high-intensity interval sessions will include both strength training and cardiovascular activity. …
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Dare2Tri Fitness Challenge
BACKBONES and Dare2Tri are offering a series of 30 minute virtual fitness sessions! You can do this sitting down or standing up, so invite your friends, roommates, or even your …
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Peer Connect: Bladder Health
Managing a neurogenic bladder after a spinal cord injury can often times be confusing and frustrating. That's why BACKBONES is hosting two events about bladder health - one for men …
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PeerConnect: Get Involved with Advocacy
We're excited to team up with United Spinal for a chat about advocacy! Join us to learn more about how to get involved with advocacy, information on current issues related …
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Sitting Pretty Book Discussion
Join us for a discussion on the book Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body. We'll be joined by the author, Rebekah Taussig! About the book: From …
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PeerConnect: Creating an Accessible Home
Join us for a discussion with Accessibility Strategist, Julie Sawchuck, about how to create accessible spaces that are both functional and beautiful. We will chat about what she learned first …
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PeerConnect: Parents of SCI
When an individual acquires a spinal cord injury, it has an impact on the entire family. Parents have to quickly learn to navigate the confusing world of medical care, health …
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Adaptive Workout with Vertical Blonde
Backbones is excited to partner with Sarah Foley, also known as Vertical Blonde, to offer an adaptive fitness class! As a wheelchair user herself, Sarah saw the need for a …
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PeerConnect: Parents of SCI
When an individual acquires a spinal cord injury, it has an impact on the entire family. Parents have to quickly learn to navigate the confusing world of medical care, health …
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Women & SCI/D: Access to Healthcare
Women with spinal cord injury and disabilities face unique challenges when accessing healthcare. Join us for a conversation about access to healthcare for women with SCI/D. We will be discussing …
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A Conversation About Airline Accessibility
Flying on an airplane comes with many barriers for the disability community. 29 wheelchairs and scooters were damaged per day by airlines in 2019 and as travel ramped back up …
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