PeerConnect: Traveling with SCI

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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Abilities Expo Chicago

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center 1551 N Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL, United States

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!

Social Impact Block Party

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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PeerConnect: Chronic Pain

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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ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago

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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ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago

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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ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago

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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PeerConnect: Relationships

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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