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You may also want to get in touch with some national based advocacy groups to see if they are of any assistance. I am going to list a few below along with a little bit about each group and their website. DREDF Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund http://www.dredf.org/ Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children ...

I love netflix, been using it since it came out, I sometimes don't watch the movies when they come either and just pop them back in the mail and get some more things off my list a few days later. I have watched a few movies lately just scanning through the 900 channels my TV has, it is funny you have 900 channels and you can still never find ...

I came across this while doing some research for someone, it is an article about adaptive ipods using a sip and puff device. It was in the winter 2007 Spinal Column publication put out by Shepherd Center. Thought this was really neat for  those music lovers and ipod fans who may not be able to work the device due to limited hand function.

I was very fond of the word ''like'' as well when I was in middle school, my mom used to count the amount of times I would use it when talking helped me kick the habit of saying it so much. With regards to the dude years, the word dude was def. a very popular word on my college campus, I just remember hearing hey dude, whats up dude, later ...

I enjoy reading I have have read some wonderful books, one of favorite books is The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom must have read this story 5 times by now, and it is a quick read I think under 200 pages. I know this may be children book but The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, is a wonderful read as well. The book ...

There was a show I caught on The Learning Channel (TLC) titled Paralyzed and Pregnant I found it to be a great story, it went through the mom to be Michelle's 9 month pregnancy to the birth of her son and I wanted to see if anyone else has caught it as well. It airs on TLC from time to time. I found this blurb and video link about the ...

There is also a movie called Lorenzo's Oil which is a very good, and worth watching. It is about two parents seeking a cure for a rare condition their son Lorenzo has called adrenoleukodystrophy. Once I looked through all of the great movies people listed I did want people to know about the Paralysis Resource Center Lending Library. ...

To search for resources and programs within your state please visit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation website and check out our Quality of Life Grants database. The programs listed here have either been given a Quality of Life grant, or where grant nominees. ...

Hi Dr. Gottlieb, Welcome to the community. Depression following a recent spinal cord injury is common when going through the adjustment process but in some cases can be diffuclt to overcome. What are some signs of depression as well as treatment options? What do you recommend doing in cases of denial or when ...

''Living life to fullest is like fuel to the soul'' A great exmaple of an organization whose goal is to keep those with physical disabilities active and involved is National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD). ''The mission of the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is to promote substantial health ...

Caregivers, There are a lot of great organizations out there that provide support and resources for caregivers. Listed below are a few great resources to check out. Paralysis Resource Center - Caregivers  http://www.paralysis.org/site/c.erJMJUOxFmH/b.1297513/k.1C01/Caregivers.htm Well Spouse Association ...