September is National Preparedness Month. Are you ready in the event of an emergency?
By Kelly Rouba
The devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the coastal areas of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana in the late summer of 2005 is something many of us will never forget. Yet as time passes, the public’s […]

Disabilities Lexicon is focused on common words and terms related to Spinal Cord Disorders

Medical professionals often speak in jargon, or write in shorthand, that is unfamiliar to patients with spinal cord disabilities and their families. Understanding what they are talking about is critical.

An introduction to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease.

An introduction to Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

An introduction to Polio (also know as poliomyelitis).

An intrdoction to Spina Bifida

Introduction to Spinal Cord Injury series includes various aspects of the disability that range from Understanding SCI to Sexuality and Reproductive Health.