Megan Hammond, Chapter President I have already been hard at work in 2023.  The Chapter had many generous donations in 2022, and have started giving them away!  I have already placed a power wheelchair, portable ramp, bed rail, closed system catheters, and manual wheelchair with new owners.  We still have another manual wheelchair, 6 different...Continue Reading

By Dr. James Wilson In September 2022, the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute convened the 26th annual SCI Forum in partnership with the United Spinal Association Northeast Ohio Chapter. This year’s theme was “Change and Transformation.” This was the first in-person forum since 2019 and included several changes to improve inclusivity. The date of the forum was...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