A conversation about addressing and surviving abuse for women with disabilities. SPECIAL GUEST: Jenna Hardy-Surina is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Southern California. After working for …
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Join us for a discussion on the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally. We'll be joined by the author, Emily Ladau! …
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Join us for a live cooking demonstration with Gabby DiSalvo from Cooking on Wheels! Come see how she prepares a stir fry recipe and hear her best tips and tricks …
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Aging is a deeply personal and unique experience for every individual, filled with a variety of expectations. Join the conversation this month as we explore the variety of internal and …
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Navigating relationships can be complicated, especially when individuals hold multiple roles. What does it look like when your partner or spouse is also your caregiver? Join us for a conversation …
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Acquiring a spinal cord injury is life-changing and comes with many unknowns. Regaining independence, adjusting to a wheelchair and making accommodations to your house and car can be overwhelming. Finding …
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Motherhood can encompass a wide variety of realities, but women with spinal cord injury and disease experience unique challenges and concerns on the journey to motherhood. Join us for a …
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Join us for a discussion on the book Bed Stuy. We’ll be joined by the author, Jerry McGill! Jerry is a writer and artist who lives in Portland, Oregon. He is a …
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Deciding to become pregnant or discovering that you are pregnant begins a transformative journey. Pregnancy can be a joyous experience that can come with a host of barriers and hurdles. …
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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month and BACKBONES invites you to join and meet those in our Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) community that have been injured by gun violence …
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Living with a spinal cord injury and disability requires everyday maintenance and care for our bodies and minds. Join this conversation about ways to prevent secondary conditions and modalities such …
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Gaming can provide opportunity for fun, skill-building and finding community. With new technologies and gadgets it has become more accessible to people with disabilities. Join us in this conversation with …
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