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In this newsletter you will find:

  • Advocacy Update
  • 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.
  • New After Dark for Women with SCI/D starting on May 6th!  This bi-weekly group will meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 7pm EST. This group will provide a safe and supportive space for WOMEN with SCI/D to discuss intimacy, sex, relationships, family planning, sexual health, and more. It will be led by Heather Wood and Michaela Devins. Click here for more information!
  • Saturday Education Series: Adaptive Sports, Saturday, May 15th, 2021, 11am-12:30pm; Warmer weather is here and we know that you all are looking to get outdoors, socialize with others, and access adaptive sports! Join us for presentations and Q&A from Adaptive Sailing, Adaptive Sports New England, Power Wheelchair Soccer, Wheelchair Tennis, and Spaulding Adaptive Sports. For more information and to join us click here!
  • *** 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, and adaptive vehicles. 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 we would like to update you on our efforts with accessibility housing and in workplaces, outdoor dining, and preventing discrimination in healthcare. Click the button below to get this months advocacy update!

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!

 

A Good Read

The Glory of Glamping

In the spirit of the season we wanted to share this article about Glamping. Even though this article highlights west coast campsites, there are some in the Northeast that are accessible. Read what Ashley Lynn Olson loves about Glamping and why we are excited to try it out this year as well!

“As a travel writer who loves the outdoors, glamping — “glamour camping” — has become one of my favorite ways to immerse myself in nature. Glamping gets me closer to nature without having to bring all the extra stuff camping requires, like towels, utensils, a stove, etc. Less time packing and unpacking means more time to explore and enjoy. Additionally, having a temperature-controlled environment improves my overall comfort. My body doesn’t operate well in constant cold, so I love to crank up the heat, especially in the mornings. But honestly, the main reason why I am into glamping is the private roll-in shower. Without the private shower, it’s just over-priced camping. ”

Click the button to continue reading!

 

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:

Paralysis Nutrition
Wheelchair configuration
Vehicle adaptations

And so much more!

Click the button below to check them all out!

 

 
 
 
 

 Click on the flyer to get more information in 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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