info@sciboston.org                    www.sciboston.org

 

Friend,

Happy Giving Tuesday and welcome to December! Our wonderfully successful fundraiser was only a few weeks ago but if you were unable to give and would like to participate in our Giving Tuesday Campaign, please click here. Also, while you're getting your holiday shopping done, why not support us with Amazon Smile? Every eligible purchase donates 0.5% to your charity of choice. Click here to set up donations to the GBC.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the Spaulding New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center's KiM lecture webcast. The topic is Neurogenic Bladder After SCI: Common Questions and Misconceptions. Click here to register. 

Next week, all of our Discussion Groups will acknowledge the importance of mental health awareness with group speakers and helpful discussions. We hope you'll join us as we discuss this important topic.

Lastly, we have a fun virtual holiday party planned for you on Saturday, December 19th, 1:00-4:00pm. To receive the party package, be sure to RSVP by December 4th! We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you.

 

We hope to see you at one of our virtual events!

Heather Wood
Chapter Coordinator 
heather@sciboston.org

In this newsletter:

  • Advocacy Update
  • A Good Read!
  • SCI Watch
  • Group Information
  • For Sale/Donations
  • Your Vote Matters!
  • Event Flyers

Upcoming Events: 

  • Virtual Discussion Groups via Zoom! All Meeting Information below. Women's, Nutrition & SCI, Significant Other's, Grupo de Apoyo en Español!, Newly Injured, After Dark: Wives & Girlfriends, After Dark: Men with SCI/D, SCI/D Discussion, and Family Social Hour.
  • KiM Lecture, December 2nd, 6:30-8pm;
    Spaulding New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center's KiM lecture webcast will explore Neurogenic Bladder After SCI: Common Questions and Misconceptions. Please see the flyer below for more info, and click on the flyer to register!
  • Virtual Holiday Party, December 19th, 1-4pm;
    Come jingle all the way with us, play some games, compete in the ugly sweater contest, and be merry! Be sure to RSVP here by 12/4/19  to get your party package in the mail, and click here to join the party!

We do not, and have never, charged for our services. We rely on donations, sponsors and grants to fund our peer programs.

 If we made a difference in your life or that of someone you love, consider a gift to allow us to continue to assist others as we assisted you.

Helpful Websites

United Spinal Association Resources and Webinars

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Resources and Webinars

Informative Webinars: Living with an SCI

Facing Disabilities: for families facing spinal cord injuries

New Mobility Magazine

Spaulding New England Regional SCI Model System

ReUse DME Website: Refurbished Durable Medical Equipment

 Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Informative Webinars 

AbleThrive: Curated Content Just for You

 

A Good Read

Bob Vogel’s 12 Holiday Gifts for Wheelchair Users
" ‘Tis the season for holiday gift lists. For about eight years after my injury in 1985, I was bothered by annual variations of “gift ideas for wheelchair users,” and I couldn’t figure out why. I’d learned to live and thrive as an adventurous T10 para, and would have been thrilled with a gift of, say, a new race chair. Heck, I would have been thrilled with a pair of wheelchair racing gloves. So why the resistance to lists?..."

Click the button to read the whole article!

 

SCI Watch

GBC YouTube Channel

We would like to invite you to check out our YouTube channel! We have already uploaded a few videos including some of our Spinal Source Educational Webcasts and History of Portraiture in Art Part I and II taught by our very own Brogan Joe Murphy! If you missed any of those events and would like to check them out, they're available now! Make sure to subscribe to the channel to get updated when new videos are uploaded and it would help us out if you liked and commented on the videos too. Click the button below to watch!

 

Virtual Discussion Groups

Join us for one or more of our virtual support groups that meet your needs as an individual, family member, or significant other affected by a spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D). Our many virtual groups offer opportunities for open discussion, support, and resources. Click the button below to access more information and the zoom links!

For Sale/Donation

Do you have Durable Medical Equipment, Assitive Technology, Adapted Vehicles or an Accessible Home for sale? Send us pictures and information about the item(s) to info@sciboston.org and we will post it on our website and social media. *PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT THE SELLER AND DO NOT HAVE POSSESSION OF THE ITEMS. WE PURELY POST ITEMS TO CONNECT SELLERS WITH INTERESTED BUYERS.

Click the button below to see what's currently available!

Disability Etiquette

United Spinal Association, our national organization, has put together a great PDF with great tips on interacting with the disabled community. We strongly suggest you read it and share it with your friends and family!

 
 
 
 
 

Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association
2 Rehabilitation Way  | Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
(617) 952-5643 | info@sciboston.org

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