Tag: Family and Friends
Canine Companions reaches out to disabled vets
OCEANSIDE ---- A former Marine Corps reservist disabled by a spinal cord injury says many similarly injured troops he talks to are reluctant to...
Pressure mapping system identifies right cushion to prevent sores for wheelchair users
A new pressure mapping system at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital that helps clinicians determine the suitability of a wheelchair cushion is making life a little...
Fund-raiser will help injured student find more independence – with a converted van
GODFREY - Kelly Dorris' life has changed over the last two years - but it certainly hasn't stopped.
After experiencing a severe spinal cord injury...
Clinton woman to get stem cell transplant in China
Sonya Watson hasn't walked since a terrifying wreck left her a quadriplegic, but she still dreams of getting out of her wheelchair.
This week, those...
Wave Broke Modestan’s Neck, ‘Miracles’ Put Him Back on His Feet
Jul. 27--The fog had burned off, the sand at Pismo Beach was beginning to sizzle and Modesto Realtor Fred Miller finally was hot...
Turlock man back to defend gold at wheelchair games
Three weeks after the auto accident, Joe Velasquez remained in his hospital bed in Pocatello, Idaho. His neck was broken, his spinal cord severely...
Spinal injury not stopping Plum City man
PLUM CITY - It only takes a few minutes of conversation with Gordy Luebker to realize his determination to full recovery from a spinal...
Help for spinal cord patients
People with spinal cord injuries are getting help with their sex life through an innovative new programme.
The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit and the Association...
Wheelchair-Bound Coach Ricker Still Sharing Knowledge
The sound of basketballs rhythmically hitting the gym floor filled the inside of Eastview Recreation Center.
In one corner, a man’s face familiar to basketball...
THE TIME TO ADVOCATE IS NOW!!!!!!
This is a very exciting time for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Act! After years of advocating for this bill, we have just...
