Tag: Disabilty

Proneuron’s Phase II Study of ProCord

The Mount Sinai Medical Center and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Are Now Enrolling for Proneuron's Phase II Study of ProCord for Neurologically Complete Spinal...

₤16.5 million investment in stem cell research

A ₤16.5 million investment in stem cell research was announced today, 27th May, promising to speed the development of new treatments and cures from...

The Hartford and U.S. Paralympics In Annapolis to Promote ‘Ability’ in the Workplace

National Tour Educates American Companies on Hiring, Retaining Employees with Disabilities SIMSBURY, Conn., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE: HIG -...

He’s still Close to perfect

For years Chuck Close has reduced faces into paintings and prints of shorthand data: Noses become dots and dashes, eyes dissolve into a mosaic...

Ontario Government Pays Tribute to Canada’s Man in Motion, Rick Hansen

Hansen Recognized for his Outstanding Contributions to Spinal Cord Injury and Disability Awareness TORONTO, April 29 /CNW/ - Premier Dalton McGuinty and Dr. Marie Bountrogianni,...

Christopher Reeve to Co-Deliver Middlebury College Commencement Address

Christopher Reeve to Co-Deliver Middlebury College Commencement Address With Wife, Alumna Dana Morosini Reeve May 23; Honorary Degree Recipients Include Meryl Streep, Kenneth Feinberg,...

Trojans Swim with Mike

In 1981, a benefit for injured USC swimming star Mike Nyeholt turned into an annual event for athletes. As they were getting ready to leave...

Redevelopment Plans for Lower Manhattan to be Recognized for Accessibility

WASHINGTON, Apr 14, 2004 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a national veterans' service and Disability rights organization, in recognizing...

Rehabilitation Process of Persons With Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation Process of Persons With Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury (SCI) can occur at any time to any individual. Acute SCI is an...

Paraplegic from Spain is making strides in therapy here

Oscar Segovia pedaled a stationary bike in a crowded gym. He'd already done some stretching and gone for a short walk. After lunch, he...