As the winter months come upon us, so will winter weather.  For many wheelchair users, and others with disabilities, winter weather could mean isolation from the community due to the barriers the snow (or other weather conditions) creates.  With the advances in technology, social media, and video streaming apps, there are ways of staying connected...Continue Reading

As the weather turns colder and the days become shorter and shorter, we would like to spotlight a Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) Resource Factsheet about Depression.  Along with the factsheet, MSKTC has nine “quick reviews” all relating to depression and spinal cord injury.   Depression affects about one in five individuals living with a...Continue Reading

With 2022 wrapping up, so are our in-person events for the year.  We had many great events return to our programming this year and are excited to start planning next year.   This year began with a partnership with Adaptive Sports of Ohio in doing a sled hockey clinic and moved into its first fundraiser at...Continue Reading

By Dr. Felicia Fraser, PhD Individuals who acquire spinal cord injuries face major challenges that impact functioning in a variety of settings, including at home and in the community. Researchers estimate that the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among individuals with spinal cord injury ranges from approximately 25 to 30 percent, though some studies have found...Continue Reading