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SPINAL CORD CENTRAL is New Resource for People Living with Paralysis
Rockville MD - National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) and United Spinal Association are proud to announce the launching of SPINAL CORD CENTRAL , a new web-based resource on all things related to paralysis.Operated jointly by both founding organizations, SPINAL CORD CENTRAL is the destination for members of the spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) community who are seeking information and resource referrals related to SCI/D.
Senators Urgently Need to Hear that You Support Health Care Reform -- Make Free Calls Today
People with all types of disabilities need to be heard now to make sure that comprehensive health reform legislation is enacted this year. All Americans need access to quality, affordable health care, as well as long term services and supports. According to a 2008 National Center for Health Statistics report, approximately 19% of non-institutionalized adults with mobility, sensory, and cognitive disabilities and mental illnesses and 17% of people with complex disabilities (such as those that limit self-care, work, or social or leisure activities) reported having no health insurance. Even people with health insurance are often forced into bankruptcy by medical costs. Read more to see how you can make a difference.
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- Visit NSCIA at Abilities Expo Midwest, June 25 - 27
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- Help Ensure Long-Term Services and Supports are Included in Health Care Reform
- April 29 is Community Choice Act Day
- NSCIA Communications Associate Named Ms. Wheelchair NJ