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MSKTC Resource: Exercise & Fitness

The Model System Knowledge and Translation Center (MSKTC) is a national center that helps facilitate the knowledge translation process to make research meaningful to those with Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Burn Injury. Last newsletter, we featured the Factsheet on adaptive sports and recreation and how to get involved in your community.  This […]

Building Community Through Connection: USANEO’s Peer Mentoring Program Empowers the SCI/D Community

The journey after a spinal cord injury or related disorder (SCI/D) is deeply personal—but it doesn’t have to be lonely. Through shared experiences, compassionate conversations, and trusted support, healing can happen not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. That’s where USANEO’s Connect-In Peer Mentoring Program comes in. Designed to foster community and connection, […]

 Recreational Adaptive Sports 

By: Anvi Kshirsagar  Now that the cold and chilly weather is slowly transitioning to warmer temperatures that spring and summer bring, it presents the perfect opportunity to step outside and enjoy it. Luckily, Cleveland offers many adaptive activities that allow anyone to participate. From hand-cycling, kayaking, or participating in team sports, there is something for […]

MetroHealth Announces Annual Spinal Cord Injury Forum: Save the Date!

MetroHealth is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Forum, an educational and empowering event designed specifically for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and related disorders. The 2026 SCI Forum will take place on Friday, September 18, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST. Mark your calendars and join […]

MSKTC Resource: Safe Transfer Techniques

The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 18 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Model System Centers to develop resources for people living with spinal cord injury and their supporters. They have several user-friendly resources that are grounded in evidence and available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.  Transferring […]

Connect-In the Community: Building Meaningful Connections Across Northeast Ohio

The USANEO Chapter is excited to invite you to our Connect-In the Community Meet Up, a welcoming, in-person social event designed to bring members of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community together in a relaxed and supportive environment. These gatherings are all about connection—creating space to meet others, share experiences, and strengthen our sense of […]