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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Looking to participate in a new sport or activity but don’t know what’s out there? Then this is the perfect PeerConnect meeting for you. Learn more about the vast world of adaptive sports and how to join a sport/team that is perfect for you. Sports are a great way to build close peer relationships and get involved with …
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For some, it may be frustrating looking for and landing a job after SCI/D. There are resources and tips we can learn from one another to get a job you like and one that fits with your lifestyle and disability needs. BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program offering monthly online meetups for people in the spinal …
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Clothing tends to fit different when sitting in a wheelchair, which can make it challenging to find a wardrobe that is both functional and fashionable. Join us to share fashion tips that work for wheelchair users, such as your favorite brand of jeans or how to wear high heels! BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program offering …
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