by Don Johnston A spinal cord injury is an occurrence that changes and disrupts our lives forever. Our focus and priorities switch to maintaining and improving our quality of life. With the assistance and encouragement of our doctors, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, counselors, and family, we can decide to re-enter the job market. So, the question […]
At United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio (USANEO), community is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we host monthly virtual meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7 PM EST. These gatherings are open to all members of the spinal cord injury (SCI) community, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more […]
When we first heard from Daniel in 2019, he was just beginning to rediscover a piece of himself that a spinal cord injury had threatened to take away—his music. After sustaining a cervical spinal cord injury in 2018, Daniel faced significant challenges with hand dexterity and delayed reactions, making something as simple as holding a […]
Ben Petrie was born and grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. Stillwater is a medium-sized suburb of Minneapolis, on the eastern border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has one older brother, Ian Petrie. He went to college at the University Minnesota-Twin Cities, majoring in microbiology and physiology. He went to medical school at Boston University School […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
We hope everyone is staying warm and digging themselves out from the winter storm that kicked off 2026! This year, we’re looking forward to a year of growth for our chapter and more fun events for Northeast Ohio’s SCI community – and we can’t wait for the sun to re-emerge for many of the fun […]
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 […]
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Tim Mackie — a longtime resident of Northeast Ohio and a valued member of our spinal cord injury community. Tim’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and giving back, and his active lifestyle continues to inspire those around him. Tim was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and while Northeast Ohio has always […]