Archive for August, 2008



Jonathan’s Dream: It’s All About Inclusion

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Boundless Playgrounds® give children of all abilities a place to play and learn together.
By Tom Scott
Shouldn’t playgrounds be for everyone? That’s a question Amy Jaffe Barzach and her husband Peter had asked as they sought a meaningful way to honor the memory of their nine-month-old son Jonathan who had passed away in 1996 […]

Free Falling with Kim Walters

Monday, August 25th, 2008

The sky is no limit for United Spinal member Kim Walters as she goes from spinal cord rehab to skydiving.

2008 Kids Sports Spectacular A Spectacular Hit

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

The 2008 Kids Sports Spectacular was a truly spectacular event. Over 160 participants came together to make this a special day that one child called “One of the best days in my life.”

Read the entire story and view the heartwarming event slideshow.
Click here for story and slideshow.

 

Diabetes and Spinal Cord Injury

Monday, August 18th, 2008

People with spinal cord disorders are more prone than most to developing type 2 diabetes. But the condition can be managed. Find out how.

Weight Management in Spinal Cord Injury

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Managing weight can be tough for people with spinal cord injuries. Here’s a quick guide to getting a handle on those handles.

A Man, A Van, A Chair

Friday, August 15th, 2008

52 year old quadriplegic gets an independence boost as form meets function when a van, a man, and a new wheelchair come together.

Accessing History in NYC

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Historic Governor’s Island in New York Harbor is now open to the public—and a lot is accessible to everyone.
By William Clarke
Before I even knew I had multiple sclerosis, I worked as a futures trader in an office high above the city streets that had a fantastic view of lower Manhattan. I usually didn’t […]

SCI on Film: Quid Pro Quo

Friday, August 15th, 2008

A psychological thriller explores the subculture of people who “wannabe” disabled.
By Amy Meisner Threet, MSW
Quid Pro Quo, a new film that opens in select cities this summer, explores a dark side of the disabled world. It’s not a true story, exactly, but it’s not totally fiction, either. In writer-director Carlos Brooks’ debut feature, […]

 
 
 
 
 
 



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