Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community

I read your posting and I was touched by your words and emotional description of how you miss your boyfriend. I was injured back in 1991 at the age of 18 and I'm a C6 SCI guy.I can relate to wanting to connect with someone on a deeper level. You are not alone in your longing to find that unique connection between 2 people. I myself hope to find ...

Hi everyone!!! I would think that if we can get caregivers we know and have worked with to join in on our community it would make it a lot easier to network between the people needing help and the people who can help, to connect and work together.I suggest that you tell your caregivers to join this community. Have themselves introduce themselves as

Hi, I saw your post and thought maybe I could give you a couple pointers. As the other person pointed out first thing I recommend is reaching out the the Paralysis Resource Center. They can point you in the right direction. You can ask them to provide you with contact information to your local advocacy & protection agency near you. Also it ...

I can relate to your post so well. I am also spinal cord injured and need special hand control and stuff. Once upon a time I was in a similar situation where I was waiting for my new minivan to be done, so that I could regain my freedom. I want to applaud how you captured that feeling of anticipation of seeing your freedom through a rainy window ...

Once again Able West Inc.,a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, will be holding their Annual Richard West 5-Mile Wheelchair Race, on Long Beach Island, NJ. Keep checking this post for updates.This is a race of inclusion.( racing chairs, handcycle, electric chairs Male ,Female, any age 11 categories in all ) Everybody is welcome.  We also encourage ...

If you live in New Jersey you can work and still keep your Medicaid. There is a program called Workability that allows you to earn up to $ 52,788 per year for eligible individuals, or no more than $70,788 per year for eligible couples. Below are some of the specific guildlines. You could also call the Division of Disability Services of NJ toll free

It's a very sad time for assistive technology. They are no longer making the I-Bot. If you want further information on this turn of events visit the website below.http://www.ibotnow.com/