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In this newsletter you will find:

  • Advocacy Update
  • SCI Watch
  • A Good Read 
  • Group Information
  • For Sale/Donations
  • GBC YouTube
  • Event Flyers

Upcoming Events: 

  • Virtual Discussion Groups via Zoom! All Meeting Information below. Women's, Kid'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.
  • Saturday Education Series: SCI and Urinary Health, Saturday, June 19th, 2021, 11am-12:30pm; Elise De, MD, of Partners Urology Department and specialist in spinal cord injury urinary health will be joining us! Don't miss the super informative presentation and Q&A! Click here for the Zoom link!
  • *** SAVE THE DATE!!! September 12th, 2021, 11am - 3pm (rain date September 19th) Rods & Mods Fundraising Car Show*** The Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association will host its 1st Rods and Mods Fundraising Car Show at Fuddruckers in Saugus, MA! We will showcase an assortment of vehicles including classics, muscle cars, adaptive vehicles, and more. Mark this event on your calendars and keep checking your mirrors for more information in the weeks to come! If you have a vehicle that you would like to showcase, we only have a limited number of spots (approximately 50) so  click here to apply and tell us about your vehicle!!! 

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.

We rely on donations, sponsors and grants to fund our peer programs.

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

If you attended our virtual fundraiser or donated to the GBC in 2020, you may be eligible for a special $300 tax deduction. The GBC is a qualified 501(c) organization. Click here to read the following article for more information. 

 

Advocacy Update

This month's update includes news on MBTA accessibility, accessible housing and workplace legislation, and we would like to introduce you to our team of advocacy representatives! 

Interested in getting notifications about our advocacy efforts or being an advocate on the state or national level? Click here to receive email alerts from our Advocacy Representatives!

 

SCI Watch

Adaptive Gardening 

This month we want to share a few videos and podcast with you about adaptive garden! With the wonderful weather here and all the rain that we just received, gardens are flourishing. If you're interested in getting your green thumb greener, check out these gems that grew on us! 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A great podcast about one man's famous garden.
 
How this couple transformed their backyard into a huge accessible garden.

How to build a MASSIVE Raised Garden - For Wheelchair Users!

Massive Raised Garden UPDATE! - We made a HUGE mistake...

A great DIY and inexpensive way to start a raised garden in any space.
TOO EASY Vegetable RAISED BED Garden **Skip to 5:00 in the video.
 

If these didn't plant the seed, then check out the rest of the videos that YouTube has to offer on the subject here.

 

A Good Read

What It Takes to Make a Restaurant Accessible to Everyone

"Contento, opening in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood in June, is designed with accessibility in mind—from the wheelchair-friendly floor plan to the reasonably priced menu and wine list."

 

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!

Classifieds

For sale/donation
Are you looking for or do you have Durable Medical Equipment, Assitive Technology, Adapted Vehicles or an Accessible Home for sale? This month we have:
Concept Rower
Duet Bike
Jazzy Scooter
Air Hawk Folding Power Chair
 
Click the button below to for more information!

Our YouTube Channel

Have you missed one of our recent Saturday Education Series Presentations or one of our virtual community events? Did you know that we upload them to our YouTube channel? We have presentations on:
Adaptive Sports
Emergency Preparedness
Nutrition 
And so much more!

Click the button below to check them all out!

 
 
 
 

 Click on the flyer to get more information and a hyperlink for the zoom meeting!

 
 

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

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