By Megan Hammond Nechols If you do have access to a private car, truck, van, or other vehicle (we will use ‘car’ for this article), the possibilities are endless. Traveling by car offers freedom and flexibility, but it can also present unique challenges for those living with spinal cord injuries. Ensuring comfort, safety, and accessibility...Continue Reading
If you or someone you know has a disability, it’s crucial to remember that the equipment we rely on may not last forever. A breakdown or malfunction can leave us without the means to stay active and independent. This is why having an emergency back-up plan for all your important devices and supplies is not...Continue Reading
I hate planning trips out of town. There are so many factors that need to be considered, so many things that need to be coordinated, so many opinions to be taken into account. It’s so complicated that before the internet, you could make an entire career just coordinating travel plans (i.e. travel agents). Even now,...Continue Reading
Megan Hammond Nechols United Spinal’s #StrongWheeled Together campaign is fueled by people power: when our members and partners join forces, we are unstoppable! The campaign showcases the strength of our community when it comes together to achieve goals, demonstrates how United Spinal’s resources and support empower us to live the lives we choose, and raises...Continue Reading
Due to many circumstances, the MetroHealth Spinal Cord Injury Forum will be postponed for 2023. We are working on a new date and will update everyone soon. We want to bring the best event possible and are working hard behind the scenes. Continue Reading
Have you ever taken a trip where, logistically, everything went great, but your personal world felt like a hot mess you wanted to run away from? Yes? Then you can relate to what you are about to read. No? Let me tell you; it's the Hardest. Thing. Ever! Plus 3 tips on moving through a...Continue Reading
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