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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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As of July 21, 2008, approximately 469,054 people in the United States have sustained traumatic spinal cord injuries. It happens every hour of every day – someone suffers a spinal cord injury that can leave them paralyzed for life. Without a doubt, one of the most debilitating and life-altering events comes as a result of spinal cord injuries.

 

Our Mission

bullet Paralinks: WheelChair Nation's mission is to support spinal cord injury survivors and families by providing free informative resources of information.  

What's  New:

bulletReWalk. the first commercially viable upright walking assistance tool, enables wheelchair users with lower-limb disabilities to stand, walk and even climb stairs  YouTube
bullet Mississippi Paralysis Association - is dedicated to improving all areas of life for paralyzed individuals.
bullet I would like to ask your assistance with some research on voting preferences for people with disabilities esp. with regard to how much influence disability interests will have on their voting decisions. I am collecting information for an article to disseminate for national publication. Please take a moment to complete the following survey. (It is just 10 questions and should only take 5 minutes to complete.) No personal data will be collected and individual answers will not be shared. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wAhs39TCszIMLHeAsMIFPQ_3d_3d Data collection will close on August 15.
bulletIsraeli device helps paraplegics stand tall VIDEO
bulletHeroism and Athletics Converge in Omaha for Veterans Wheelchair Games  July 25 - 29, 2008
bulletJason Holdahl of Woodland, Wash. is a loving husband, loyal father of four and diligent small-business owner.
He enjoyed boating along the Columbia River, but when the chiropractor dove into the water his life changed forever.
Jason Holdahl Update
bulletAllen Institute for Brain Science unveils worlds first Genome-wide spinal cord atlas -  With Video
bulletJohn McFarland says he broke his neck while being arrested by police in 2003. Here, he describes the arrest and his detention at the Charleston Country Jail. watch the video
bulletChristopher Reeve: A true superhero  By Don McNay
bullet The Special Needs Department at The Glatfelter Agency in York, PA can offer a life insurance program to all individuals with special needs. Contact Ruth Wolf at Special Needs Department for your quote by calling 800-632-1884 or if you prefer by E-mail: rwolf@glatfelteragency.com
bulletWhere is the research in stem cells heading the human life? Get to know some interesting stem cell research facts and understand the ethical aspect to stem cell research. Read on  ...
bulletFour determined men are wheeling across Canada on hand cycles on an incredible journey. Wheel to Walk Canada
bulletThe Communications Department at the Chicago Yacht Club would like to share with you the 2008 North American Challenge Cup. With competitors from all across North America, as well as some 2008 Paralympic teams, the 2008 NACC is shaping up to be a very exciting and competitive event. SCI Daily News
bullet Like many first time movie makers Christopher Harmon of Burnsville is facing the challenge of raising development money for his movie, while also finding a director and other crew to make the film itself. It's a tough job at the best of times, but Harmon faces the additional challenges of being quadriplegic, deaf, and legally blind. He breathes with the help of a respirator, and speaks through translators who lip-read and sign. YouTube - Be Inspired!
bulletKeep on Rollin” is a Classic Car Show organized to raise money for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The event will be held July 26, 2008 at Brighton Ski Resort, Brighton, Utah.
bullet Honor the fallen:  Please take a moment to honor those who fought and died in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Paralinks: WheelChair Nation

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Silas S. Slade, a quadriplegic since 1999 is the founder of WheelChair Nation and Gary Schooley, paralyzed for over 30 years is the founder of  Paralinks - The Quadripkegic Connection; we have incorporate our web-sites to better serve the Spinal Cord Injury community.

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Leslie Johnson, a columnist for Paralinks: WheelChair Nation has been in a wheelchair since the age of sixteen paralyzed from the neck down. Leslie who has a Associates in Criminal Justice and a Bachelors of Social Work, writes the Bi-Monthly column:  'Dad On Wheels'.

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Please visit  Paralinks: WheelChair Nation's  Discussion Forums &  Paralinks: WheelChair Nation's  MySpace  & Facebook  Pages because adjusting to a spinal cord injury can be less frightening in the company of others who have gone through the ordeal and can share their experiences.

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