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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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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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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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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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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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 …
Continue reading Women & SCI/D: Virtual Party
