Chloe Joyce is a thirteen-year-old who was born with spinal dysgenesis. She has been a wheelchair user since the age of three. Chloe admits there are times when she wishes she could walk to do more activities with her friends.…
No person with a significant disability should ever have to choose between working and nursing care.
Two years ago, Dallas Jordan Disbro was in the hospital recovering from SCI. Today he is living independently, working at his old job and riding the high of organizing a hugely successful fundraiser for his local chapter of United Spinal.
Adapting to a new lifestyle after sustaining a spinal cord injury can be challenging. The Alan T. Foundation (ATFB) gathered advice from different community members about living life post-injury .“Most people who sustain spinal cord injury achieve successful adjustment and…
Carissa Louise, a C6/C7 quadriplegic, demonstrates how she is able to independently walk her dog (Louie) thanks to a few pieces of equipment that can be added to her wheelchair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bASnESZTfJ0 Carissa attaches the Batech to the front of her…
Kay Ledson gives advice for others who have loved ones who live with a spinal cord injury. Kay’s son Josh has a spinal cord injury. She says it is important to give a person living with a spinal cord injury…
“Once in a while in the life of a caregiver, the chance of a few days away from home reveals itself. A respite break might come from a community care home or it might be arranged with the help of…
Cory Lee, a wheelchair user with spinal muscular atrophy, first visited Nassau, Bahamas when he was fifteen years old, and says he immediately fell in love with the Caribbean paradise. Cory has since traveled to the Bahamas two more times.…
Returning to work after a spinal cord injury can be an overwhelming yet rewarding experience. Backbones shares advice and resources for securing a job as a person with a disability. “It may be necessary to look for a job in…
James Norris, the founder of Handi Capable Fitness, has cerebral palsy. He recently lost fifty pounds from working out and living a healthier lifestyle. This lifestyle change has impacted James by raising his self-esteem. He has become more confident and…