25 Things that surprise the public about what people with SCI can do

This list of 25 things that may surprise the general public about what people with spinal cord injury can do was compiled by Shepherd Center peer support supervisor Minna Hong. She received input from other peer support staff members, as well as former patients who are now peer supporters.

1. Dancing
2. Solo skydiving
3. Fly a plane
4. Dry dog mushing
5. Race car driving
6. Swimming
7. Surfing
8. Scuba diving
9. Fishing
10. Hunting
11. Camping
12. Sip-and-Puff Quad Bowling
13. Horseback riding
14. Body building
15. Triathlon competition
16. Eagle Scout activities
17. International travel
18. Gardening
19. Snow and water skiing
20. Work 40 hours and have a great social life
21. Pay taxes
22. Women with spinal cord injury can have babies and deliver them naturally.
23. Be a great single parent
24. Some of us want to be buried standing.
25. Laugh a lot

Reference: http://news.shepherd.org/25-things-that-surprise-the-public-about-what-people-with-spinal-cord-injury-can-do/

Shepard Center: http://www.shepherd.org/