SCI Links
The Electronic Directory for People with Spinal Cord Injury
"Because no one should cope with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) alone"
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The Electronic Directory for People with Spinal Cord Injury "Because no one should cope with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) alone" |
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ABLEDATA - provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although Abledata does not sell any products, they can help you locate the companies that do.
American Spinal Injury Association - Mission is to promote excellence in health care, education, and research of both acute and chronic SCI, among physicians and other medical professionals.
CareCure Community - has over 70 forums where they discuss everything from life to legislation & Advocacy, from Sports and Travel to Pain, from Computers to Politics.
Chairdex - Wheelchair Resources - Info on types of chairs, accessories, wheelchair history and development of new types of chairs.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center - "A merger of the American Paralysis Association and the Christopher Reeve Foundation... encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders." Web site has News, Publications, Events and other sections.
Computers4Quads, Inc. - Dedicated to providing computers for people who are physically disabled and need a helping hand.
Disabled air plane pilot program - They are a flight school that trains disabled people to become pilots located in Big Bear & Murrieta CA.
Disabled Dealer Magazine - Disabled Dealer Magazine is similar to the popular Auto Trader Magazine, but specializes in bringing products and services to the elderly and disabled community in one simple and informative publication.
Disabled Sports USA - The site includes a schedule of events and information on adapted fitness workshops and seminars; internship openings at DS/USA; links to DS/USA Chapter Web sites; access by program/activity, major events, and equipment of DS/USA chapters and regions; and links to other Web sites related to disabilities, including other disabled sports and recreation sites.
Disability related information and resources from the Federal Government - Federal Government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others.
Eels on Wheels Austin, TX ~ Eels on Wheels Adaptive Scuba Club is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 organization centered around adults and children with quadriplegia, paraplegia, and disabilities.
Golden Horseshoe Marathon Since the year 1999, the Golden Horseshoe Marathon has raised funds to support various organizations such as McMaster University, the Canadian Paraplegic Association and the Hamilton Resource Centre. This year's goal is to raise $500,000 for spinal cord regeneration research at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences.
Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for the Disabled has grown from an innovative idea to a thriving non-profit organization that offers independence and hope to individuals with severe disabilities across the country.
Homes for Our Troops Founder and president John S. Gonsalves told Armed Forces Press Services that he decided to use his more than 20 years of expertise in the construction business and knowledge of the Americans with Disability Act to work with an organization that builds specially adaptive homes for disabled veterans. But found to his disappointment, there was no such...
ITF Wheelchair Tennis - Wheelchair Tennis was founded in 1976 when Brad Parks first hit a tennis ball from a wheelchair and realized the potential of this new sport. Still one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world, wheelchair tennis integrates very easily with the able-bodied game since it can be played on any regular tennis court, with no modifications to rackets and balls.
Life Rolls On Foundation - Life Rolls On is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to be a grassroots resource that provides hope and is an advocate on behalf of young people whose lives have been affected by spinal cord injury.
National Spinal Cord Association - Founded in 1948, the National Spinal Cord Injury Association is the nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and their families.
National Wheelchair Basketball Association - The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is comprised of 181 basketball teams within twenty-two conferences. The NWBA was founded in 1948, and today consists of men's, women's, intercollegiate, and youth teams throughout the United States of America and Canada.
National Wheelchair Pool Player Association - Beginning with just a few members in 1994, the N.W.P.A. is growing daily, Nearly 400 members worldwide.
National Wheelchair Softball Association - In 1976, the National Wheelchair Softball Association (NWSA) was founded and serves as the governing body for wheelchair softball in the United States.
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. Establishes Horses for Heroes
Ouch!... it's a disability thing A great sort of a real grassroots newspaper, lots of information people editorials dis-Abled writers music cartoons and more
works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D as a leading advocate for health care, SCI/D research and education, veterans’ benefits and rights, accessibility and the removal of architectural barriers, sports programs, and disability rights.
Paraplegic rides to Ironman By John Meyer Tricia Downing risks further damage to her body to train for competitions
Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation - helps individuals overcome spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders by funding scientific research, medical treatment, rehabilitation and technological advances.
Scouring the Globe for a Cure: A Disabled Man's Experiences with Stem Cell Treatment. We can say
with certainty that if your or a loved one is thinking about or planning a
trip to other countries for a cure; you must read this book.
Shake-a-Leg mission is to empower individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and other related nervous system disorder to develop the skills needed to reach their highest potential for an independent life. We offer three major programs: Whole Life Therapy - for Adults, Young Adults and Teens, Confidence is Cool Day Camp - for Children and Teens, and Adaptive Sailing - for all ages
Spinal Cord Injury Information Pages - This site is a free and informative resource for those living with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injuries or diseases of the spine.
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network - The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network offers educational and research information relevant to persons with SCI, their families, and others of interest.
The Far West Wheelchair Athletic Association Non-profit org. promotes... organizes wheelchair sports... largest sanctioned Regional Sports Group of the N.W.A.A. includes the states of California, Arizona, and Nevada.
The Dream Society was formed by people with disabilities to help people with disabilities to have the chance to get what they need to to achieve their dreams of independence.
The Miami Project - The world's largest comprehensive spinal cord injury research center; Dedicated to finding more effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for paralysis.
The National Organization on Disability - is committed to increasing the employment rate of people with disabilities. To help job seekers with disabilities, N.O.D. offers resources and articles specifically addressing their needs.
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association has chapters, support groups and developing chapters throughout the United States.
The National Youth Leadership Network is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders.
The Official Site of the U.S. Paralympic Team
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U.S. Olympic Committee's Paralympic Division was formed in 2001 to increase
support for Paralympic sport in the
Travis Roy Foundation - was established in 1997 to help spinal cord injury survivors and to fund research into a cure.
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis - unites and empower those physically disabled by paralysis, their families, and their supporters.
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports - offers sports and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities all over VT and beyond.
Wheelchair Hockey League - The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) was created for the enjoyment of participating in hockey. The purpose of this league is to provide an appropriate means for persons in wheelchairs to have the opportunity to play hockey, and have the chance to engage in the competition and excitement of the sport.
Whirlwind Wheelchair International Works to make it possible for every person in the developing world who needs a wheelchair to obtain one that will lead to maximum personal independence and integration into society.
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