As the warm breeze of summer approaches, it’s a perfect time to explore outdoor activities and enjoy the beauty of the season. For individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), summer can offer unique opportunities for relaxation, adventure, and connecting with nature. Here are some tips and activities tailored to make the most out of your summer
Read More Enjoying Summer with a Spinal Cord Injury: Activities and TipsUnited Spinal’s #StrongWheeled Together campaign is fueled by people power: when our members and partners join forces, we are unstoppable! The campaign showcases the strength of our community when it comes together to achieve goals, demonstrates how United Spinal’s resources and support empower us to live the lives we choose, and raises public awareness of…
Read More Inaugural StrongWheeled Together ConferenceLiving with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can present unique challenges, but it should never limit one’s sense of adventure and exploration. Taking a road trip is an exhilarating experience that allows individuals with SCI to break free from routine and embark on a memorable journey. With careful planning and a positive mindset, the open…
Read More What a trip! – Roll on Capitol Hill 2023Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can present unique challenges but should never limit one’s sense of adventure and exploration. Taking a road trip is an exhilarating experience that allows individuals with SCI to break free from routine and embark on a memorable journey. With careful planning and a positive mindset, the open road becomes a gateway to new horizons. This blog post will dive into the top five tips for packing on such an adventure.
Read More Embracing Life on the Open Road: A Road Trip Journey with Spinal Cord InjuryWhat a trip, and what a couple of weeks since the trip. We can’t control what life throws at us, but we can control our reactions and how we show up. I needed some time to get back into my routine and be present in my relationships. But I want to share about our trip…
Read More Balancing Life & Attending A ConferenceLast week, I had the pleasure of attending a conference for work, dedicated to the data collectors working hard on the SCI Model Systems Grant. The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model Systems Grant is a federally funded grant awarded to only 14 sites around the United States. MetroHealth is one of these currently funded sites.…
Read More My Learning Experience at a ConferenceThis trip started out like any other – a way to advocate for the disability community. I planned, I packed, and then I got on the road. I will talk about my flight experience in a different post, but let’s just say it’s always something new when flying. But, given what could go wrong, this…
Read More Roll on Capitol Hill 2018I just had the most amazing experience in Las Vegas, Nevada! And, even though I feel like I won big, I did not gamble once! That makes trip number 2 to Vegas where I did not gamble. Not even ONE slot machine! Whaaa?! So, why did I go to Vegas do you ask? I…
Read More Chapter Leadership Meeting 2017I just recently had the opportunity (again!) to travel to Washington D.C. on behalf of the Northeast Ohio United Spinal Chapter to take part in an event called Roll on Capitol Hill (Roll). Roll allows participants to talk to congressional leaders about different legislation that affects them on a personal level. This was the 6th…
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