Tag: Books
Spinal Cord Tumors
Definition
A spinal cord tumor is a benign or cancerous growth in the spinal cord, between the membranes covering the spinal cord, or in the...
Voices of Conflict; Voices of Healing – Book
Thirty years ago, I had a car accident that rendered me quadriplegic. As you can imagine, this one moment changed everything. One week later,...
NUTRITION AND DIET
After a spinal cord injury, three primary areas of nutritional concern are: regulation of bowel habits, skin care, and weight management. Dietary habits affect...
10 TIPS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVING
1. Choose to take charge of your life. Don't let your loved one's illness or Disability always take center stage.
We fall into caregiving often...
A Cost Analysis of Spinal Cord Injury Research
Many people are raising funds for spinal cord injury (SCI) research but do not have a clear idea of what the funds are paying...
Other Resource Sites
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice ADA home page.
ADA Technical Assistance Program
Consisted of a diverse array of projects to further the...
Social Security Disability Benefits
When to apply:
You should apply as soon as you become disabled. If you apply for Social Security, Disability benefits will not begin until the...
A Comparison Between People with Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severe traumatic Disability that occurs suddenly and affects both sensory and Motor functions. According to the National Spinal...
