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. We welcome parents who have children with spinal cord injuries (of all ages) …
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Backbones is excited to partner with Dare2Tri to offer a series of virtual adaptive fitness sessions in February! These high-intensity interval sessions will include both strength training and cardiovascular activity. Each workout is modifiable for all ability levels and can be completed with or without equipment. During this introductory meeting, we will: Give a demonstration …
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Managing a neurogenic bladder after a spinal cord injury can often times be confusing and frustrating. That's why BACKBONES is hosting two events about bladder health - one for men and one for women - with a medical professional in attendance. We will discuss background on neurogenic bladders, different types of catheters, UTIs, medication, bladder …
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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 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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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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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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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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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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