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What Does the End of DEI Mean for People with Disabilities?

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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…
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The Future of Wound Care: Treating Pressure Wounds With Innovative New Approaches

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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…
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New York Lifts Funding Cap for Spinal Cord Injury Research

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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…
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Adaptive Sports for Power Chair Users

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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…
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Good News Stories for People with Spinal Cord Injuries To Ring in the New Year

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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.…
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Service Dogs & Spinal Cord Injury

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When adjusting to life after spinal cord injury, many people with SCI find both companionship and physical assistance from service dogs. A mobility assistance dog can help with…
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Class Action: Identifying Issues Faced by the Spinal Cord Injury Community

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A class action is a legal proceeding in which one or more plaintiffs bring a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group, known as the class. People with…
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New Clinical Trials Treat Spinal Cord Injury with Low Oxygen Air

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People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can follow the innovations in medical science that draw us closer to a cure, and clinical trials afford SCI survivors the opportunity…
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The Long Run: Long Term Effects of Spinal Cord Injury

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) symptoms extend far beyond sensory and motor function. Staying on top of our health and becoming educated about our disabilities affords people with SCI…
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Loans and Grants for People with Spinal Cord Injuries 2024

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More than 40 million people live with disability in the United States. That's significant competition for grants available for people who need them. Some disability grants are guaranteed…
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