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 to disability policy/rights, and perspectives from advocates with disabilities across the nation. We encourage you to come with questions and to share your personal advocacy …
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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 disability advocate and creator of the Instagram account @sitting_pretty comes a beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most. Growing …
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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 hand as a wheelchair user and the knowledge she shares in her new book, Build Your Space: How To Create An Accessible Home For You, …
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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 insurance, caregiving and financial strain when their child is diagnosed with a SCI. Our informal chat will offer a space to learn from and support …
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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 more inclusive fitness program and created Disability Icon Fitness, which provides workouts for a seated lifestyle, accountability and coaching. Come try one of her upbeat …
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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 insurance, caregiving and financial strain when their child is diagnosed with a SCI.Our informal chat will offer a space to learn from and support other …
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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 topics such as knowing your rights, how to find a healthcare provider who knows SCI/D, as well as mammograms, birth control, physicals, and other more! …
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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 this summer, many wheelchair users took to social media to share their personal experiences. Come join Backbones in collaboration with All Wheels Up for an …
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Women with spinal cord injury and disabilities face unique challenges when it comes to building self-esteem and positive body image. Join us for a conversation about adjusting to your new body after injury, embracing your abilities, and feeling confident as a woman with SCI/D. SPECIAL GUESTS: CODY UNSER. After becoming paralyzed at 12 years old …
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Join us for a webinar with Michele Lee, a quadriplegic who is a Program Director for the Pathways to Employment program for United Spinal. She is a disability advocate, fighting …
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A conversation about sex and disability aimed for women with SCI/D - including consent, communication, pleasure, sexual aides and more! Special Guest | Bethany Stevens Bethany Stevens is a queer femme wheelchair-using sexpert & disability consultant completing a doctoral degree in sociology at Georgia State University. Barred as an attorney in the California State Bar …
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Is that Love in the Air? Join ReelAbilities Chicago for virtual shorts program with Chicago Public Library! Four short films followed by a live conversation shedding new light on dating and relationships.Single (14min.) Kim, who was born with one arm, gets set up on a blind date. When she finally meets Jake, she quickly realizes he …
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