Do you find it difficult to cook independently or to navigate the grocery store in your wheelchair? Have your nutritional needs changed since your injury? Join us to share tips that work for wheelchair users, such as ways to make shopping more manageable or how to cook your favorite meal! BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program …
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Going to college and living away from home for the first time is difficult for everyone but can come with additional challenges for students with disabilities. Join us to share tips that work for wheelchair users, such as how to secure academic supports and finding accessible housing on campus! BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program offering …
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Wheelchair users have a lot to consider when trying to find suitable housing. Finding a building with an elevator that is also affordable can sometimes seem like an impossible task! Join us to share housing tips, such as finding a place that is accessible or how to modify the bathroom or kitchen to meet your …
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In this challenging time we realize that the SCI/D community has many questions and fears related to Covid-19 and may be feeling isolated. In light of this, we at BACKBONES have decided STAY CONNECTED and will host more Peer Connect meetings and a series of moderated discussions to share your thoughts or just talk to …
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In this challenging time we realize that the SCI/D community has many questions and fears related to Covid-19 and may be feeling isolated. In light of this, we at BACKBONES have decided STAY CONNECTED and will host more Peer Connect meetings and a series of moderated discussions to share your thoughts or just talk to …
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The new film Crip Camp debuts on Netflix on March 25th. Watch the film before this discussion and then we can all share our thoughts! About Crip Camp: Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement. Click here …
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Personal assistants play an important role in allowing wheelchair users to maintain independence by helping with daily tasks such as getting dressed, bathing and preparing food. However, finding affordable and reliable long term care can be challenging. Join us to share best practices for managing your personal care and talk about resources that are available! BACKBONES PeerConnect …
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Join us for a discussion on the recently released book, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist! Please read or listen to the book, which can be found on Amazon, prior to our discussion. About Being Heumann: One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story …
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Join us to chat about the cool things people with disabilities are doing in the art and music realm! Come share an art project you are working on or to play a song! We'd love to hear about different techniques or adaptive equipment people use to paint or play an instrument. BACKBONES PeerConnect is a …
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Join us for a discussion on the book Strangers Assume My Girlfriend is My Nurse! We are very excited that the author of the book, Shane Burcaw, will be joining us! Please read or listen to the book prior to our discussion. It is available in three formats on Amazon. About the book: With his …
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Covid-19 changed the world as we knew it and impacted all facets of our lives. As a result, lots of people are experiencing higher levels of stress, anxiety, grief, and worry. Join us for a discussion on managing mental health needs during the pandemic. The event will not be a therapy or counseling session but a …
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Join us for a discussion on the book About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times! Special Guests include: Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Luticha Andre Doucette & Cheri Blauwet. They are all contributors to the book. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson is a professor of English and bioethics at Emory University. Her work brings disability culture, …
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