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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For November's PeerConnect, we would like to provide a space for individuals who have had long-term spinal cord injuries to connect. Living with a disability for 10 or 20+ years can bring new and unique circumstances, such as hardware wearing out, chronic UTIs, skin health issues and shoulder pain. Disability also brings deepened awareness of …
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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 over a decade helping people with physical rehabilitation post SCI and other neuromuscular conditions, Jenna witnessed the major gap in the holistic care for people …
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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! About the book: An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and …
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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 she's learned from cooking in a wheelchair. If you would like to cook the meal alongside Gabby, she will be following this recipe: Gabby's Stir …
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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 external factors experienced by women with SCI/D. We will engage in conversations with Vicki Kowaleski and Ginger Lane, two women who have been living with …
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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 this month as we dive into this unique experience that can not only feel frustrating or overwhelming but also be an opportunity for joy and …
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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 support within the SCI community can be instrumental in recovery and beyond.For April's PeerConnect, we welcome newly injured individuals to join us for a discussion …
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