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,...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

Billy Jones knows the local landscape.  As a true Clevelander, he was born and raised a Buckeye, and he called Northeast Ohio his home.  But it was on a cold January night in 2024 when he was involved in an auto accident that forever changed his life in the blink of an eye. A tragic...Continue Reading

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.  After...Continue Reading

Nutrition plays a powerful role in health and recovery after a spinal cord injury (SCI). The body undergoes major physical changes following an injury, and many individuals face ongoing challenges such as muscle loss, digestive issues, pressure sores, and nutrient deficiencies. Eat Well, Live Well with a Spinal Cord Injury by Joanne Smith and Kylie...Continue Reading

By Kim Anderson, PhD How many times has your doctor told you that you need to increase your physical activity?  Has he/she ever told you how much or what kinds of physical activity you need to do each week?  Has he/she told you what the benefits are, for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI),...Continue Reading

In a world where access to essential medical equipment can be life-changing, the Donated Items Program, powered by the United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio Chapter, is making a real difference—one wheelchair, catheter pack, and mobility aid at a time. This program was created with a simple but powerful mission: to provide free medical equipment and...Continue Reading