Living with spinal cord injury is expensive. Whether or not health insurance picks up some of the medical tab, many Americans with SCI find themselves paying out of…
Neuralink and its Telepathy device has captured public interest around brain-computer interfacing (BCI) technology for people with disabilities impacting motor function, like spinal cord injuries. Maybe not widely…
Spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of falls has consistently increased over the last 4 decades in the United States. Data from the National Spinal Cord Injury…
The attack on federal DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs that ended workplace hiring and accommodation of employees from marginalized groups has made an unfortunate impact on the disabled…
When you have a disability that impacts mobility, frequent supine and sedentary positioning often apply too much pressure in one area of the body, putting the tissue at…
Since 1988 New York has contributed funds toward spinal cord injury research using money from a surcharge collected on moving traffic violations. Funding aims to develop cures for…
For many people who sustain a spinal cord injury, it’s important to get involved in recreation again. While sports like wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby are pretty widely…
People with disabilities such as spinal cord injury can spend a lot of time waiting for society to include us, provide equity, and prioritize our quality of life.…
When you live with a mobility disability, your mobility aids become an extension of yourself. You’re dependent on them. Their maintenance and timely repair means your quality of…
Motor vehicle accidents account for nearly half of all spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the US every year. Spinal cord injuries can be very serious, causing permanent damage to…