RACE RESULTS Thank you for supporting us over the past 11 years – you are supporting those with spinal cord injuries and their families and we couldn’t do it without you! – This is a family event where runners, walkers and rollers of all abilities are welcome! Face painting! Free waffles! Local vendors! The race …
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Nobody likes the hassles of traveling, but it can be extra challenging for those with spinal cord injuries/disabilities. From planes, train, and automobiles, this PeerConnect session is for you to discuss all the tips and tricks that make traveling an easier process so you don’t have to worry about it! RSVP HERE BACKBONES PeerConnect is …
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Come find us at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center at the Abilities Expo. We will be there all three days and are looking forward to learning about new products, services and events for people with disabilities. The show is FREE so come visit the BACKBONES booth!
Join us on the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER! Come celebrate and meet people from 100+ nonprofits at CLOZTALK's social impact block party and launch! Wear your BACKBONES T-shirt to REPRESENT and help us share our mission. Don't have a shirt? Buy A Shirt 4 PM - 10 PM All Ages Welcome | Family Friendly | …
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Pain is all too familiar for many individuals with spinal cord injuries/disabilities. But pain does not have to define you. This PeerConnect session is open to discuss pain management tips from your peers and ways to help live successfully with chronic pain. RSVP HERE BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program offering monthly online meetups for people in the spinal …
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BACKBONES presents the 3rd ReelAbilities Film Festival in Chicago themed "DIVERSIFY DIVERSITY" Coming this August! Every Thursday in August you have the opportunity to attend a screening or event. Check out the festival website for programming and schedule ReelAbilities Chicago Website ReelAbilities Film Festival presents award- winning films by and about people with disabilities. To Sponsor …
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BACKBONES presents the 3rd ReelAbilities Film Festival in Chicago themed "DIVERSIFY DIVERSITY" Coming this August! Every Thursday in August you have the opportunity to attend a screening or event. Check out the festival website for programming and schedule ReelAbilities Chicago Website ReelAbilities Film Festival presents award- winning films by and about people with disabilities. To Sponsor …
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BACKBONES presents the 3rd ReelAbilities Film Festival in Chicago themed "DIVERSIFY DIVERSITY" Coming this August! Every Thursday in August you have the opportunity to attend a screening or event. Check out the festival website for programming and schedule ReelAbilities Chicago Website ReelAbilities Film Festival presents award- winning films by and about people with disabilities. To Sponsor …
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Exercise is vital for the body and mind. But exercising can sometimes be a challenge for those with spinal cord injuries/disabilities. The good news is that there are dozens of ways that you can stay fit. This PeerConnect session gives you an opportunity to learn about different ways to exercise and get in shape, all …
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Exercise is vital for the body and mind. But exercising can sometimes be a challenge for those with spinal cord injuries/disabilities. The good news is that there are dozens of ways that you can stay fit. This PeerConnect session gives you an opportunity to learn about different ways to exercise and get in shape, all …
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Exercise is vital for the body and mind. But exercising can sometimes be a challenge for those with spinal cord injuries/disabilities. The good news is that there are dozens of ways that you can stay fit. This PeerConnect session gives you an opportunity to learn about different ways to exercise and get in shape, all …
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Relationships can change after a spinal cord injury and it can be an adjustment. This session is all about relationships, dating, communication and more! If you want to discuss dating with SCI and how to talk about concerns in your relationship this PeerConnect is just for you. BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program offering monthly online …
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