Good Information

There are lots of resources out there and we don't want to overwhelm you, so here are a few of our favorites.

NEXTSTEPS FOR SCI

"NextSteps for SCI" is a basic guide for newly injured folks and their families. It is by no means a comprehensive step-by-step guide, but it gives you the basics to help you through this challenging time. It will help you through your days in acute care, in rehab, and then transitioning home.

Online Tools

  • Victory Over Paralysis: https://victoryoverparalysis.org/

    • We are an international team committed to understanding neuroscience and translating scientific findings to the clinic to continually move toward fully overcoming paralysis.

  • Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/

    • We are dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

  • CareCure Forum: http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/

    • CareCure has over 70 forums where we discuss everything from Life to Legislation & Advocacy, from Sports and Travel to Pain, from Computers to Politics. We discuss it all! Please come join us!

  • SPINALpedia: https://spinalpedia.com/

    • Online paralysis video mentoring network with over 14,000 videos.

  • Looking for a care giver? https://www.care.com/

  • AbleThrive: http://www.ablethrive.com/

    • New to spinal cord injury? Try our early-stage education modules to get basic information as you begin your journey.

  • Willing To Work: http://www.willingtoworkusa.com

    • Free job mentoring and disability employment benefits counseling.