PeerConnect: Reality Poets
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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Women & SCI/D: Preventative Health
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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PeerConnect: Adaptive Gaming
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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Women & SCI/D: Dating and Disability
A conversation with women about dating after a spinal cord injury. Our special guests Madison Russell and Gina Schuh will share their experiences with online platforms, first dates, relationships, break-ups, …
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Women & SCI/D: College Life
A conversation with two women with SCI/D pursuing higher education and exploring careers after spinal cord injury. Our special guests, Angeline and Barb, will share their experiences attending classes, navigating …
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Women & SCI/D: Women in Sports
A conversation with two women with disabilities who are changing the world of sports and the access women have to sport. Our special guests, Monica and Andrea, will share their …
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Women & SCI/D: Bladder & Pelvic Health
Managing bladder and pelvic health is important for physical and mental wellbeing of people with SCI and neurogenic bladders. Finding what is right for you can be a significant factor …
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Women & SCI/D: Virtual Party
As we wrap up the year and we reflect on the connections we made with women with SCI/D nationwide, we invite you to join us for a recap of our …
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PeerConnect: Winter Makeup Tutorials
Winter is coming! Need some ideas on makeup looks for the season? Join us for a virtual winter makeup tutorial with special guest Tammy Le. Learn adaptive tips and tricks …
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PeerConnect: Accessible Adventures
Accessible adventures awaits and is possible for you in 2023! Join our next PeerConnect meetup to learn travel tips and resources for your next trip from experienced explorers. SPECIAL GUEST: …
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PeerConnect: Accessible Style
Sometimes disabled individuals sacrifice looking good for functional clothing. Or, our adaptive devices don't reflect our style. Open Style Lab is a disability-led organization originating out of MIT making style …
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PeerConnect: Entrepreneurship & Disability
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with disabilities are self-employed at a rate nearly twice that of their nondisabled peers. Our guest Chris Triebes, owner of The Congregation …
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