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By justinenoel on November 03, 2014

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The recovery from paralysis of a Bulgarian man has given hope to many, but, as Charlie Cooper finds out, those affected often crave less headline-grabbing improvements Raq [...]

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By justinenoel on September 20, 2014

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When you experience a spinal cord injury, it is normal to have many emotional reactions. Your family and friends may also have these same emotional reactions. These emotions may  [...]

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By SCIVideoBlog on July 28, 2014

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After our post: 10 Things To Never Say To A Person In A Wheelchair, many of our members pointed out the need of an article that answers the question - "What should I say or do  [...]

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By SCIVideoBlog on July 27, 2014

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It’s that time of year when students are headed back to school and when it comes to dealing with students in wheelchairs, there are a number of things teachers and fellow a [...]

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By SCIVideoBlog on July 09, 2014

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If you’re the caregiver for an individual who uses a wheelchair, owning a wheelchair accessible van is helpful and can be more affordable with these tips. As the caregiv [...]

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By justinenoel on June 30, 2014

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Caring for a loved one is hard enough without trying to do it all yourself. As you prepare to enter the caregiving process, don’t be afraid to ask family and friends for  [...]

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By justinenoel on June 30, 2014

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If you provide care to someone living with spinal cord injury or paralysis, here are some steps you can take to help that individual cope. Approximately 450,000 Americans  [...]

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By SCIVideoBlog on June 29, 2014

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Tips on Fire Prevention When Cooking: Never leave a stove unattended. If you need to leave, even for a minute, make sure you turn the stove off. Always wear tight fitting cl [...]

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By SCIVideoBlog on June 28, 2014

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Identify and determine the nearest emergency exit or exits within your home. It is important to always know the safest and quickest exit from any location you are in and it sho [...]

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By SCIVideoBlog on June 28, 2014

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Always test doors before opening them. To do this safely, use the back of your hand and reach up high and touch the door, the doorknob, and the space between the door and the f [...]

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