| |  | Chapter Name Change In April 2023 we announced that we have transitioned our Chapter’s name from the Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association, to SCIboston. We will continue to be a chapter of United Spinal Association and offer the same support and services to individuals and families impacted by spinal cord injury in Massachusetts and the New England area. We are making the change to simplify and shorten our name and to be consistent with our website, social media and email addresses. |
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|  | | | | The Lenny Zakim Fund Challenge Grant Fundraiser to Benefit SCIboston! The Lenny Zakim Fund (LZF) has chosen SCIboston as one of the recipients for their annual Challenge Grant campaign! LZF will match all new and increased donations up to $2500. Please consider donating and learning more about this campaign by clicking the button. |
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| In this newsletter you will find: - Lenny Zakim Fund Challenge Grant
- SCIboston Grant Program
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Upcoming Events - Gala Save The Date and Saturday Education Series - Advocacy Update
- SCI Transition Program
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Looking to Connect with a Peer Mentor? -
SCIboston YouTube *New Video!* -
Support Groups *New Group* For Younger Adults -
For Sale/Donations *Updated Items* -
A Good Read - Wheelchair User Fall/Winter Clothing Guide -
Education Series Flyer -
Helpful Resources |
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| 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 donation to allow us to continue to assist others as we assisted you. SCIboston is recognized by the IRS as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. |
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| | SCIboston's Grants Our Grant Program assists individuals with a Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder (SCI/D) who demonstrate a financial need. These grants can help assist with obtaining either Durable Medical Equipment or Vehicle Modifications up to $4,000. Examples of Eligible Items: Upgrade and maintenance of wheelchairs, home ramps and lifts, computers, commodes, standing frames, shower chairs/benches, vehicle hand controls, wheelchair locking systems, and more. To learn more about the eligibility requirements, what our grants cover, and to fill out the application click the button below! |
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| | Saturday Education Series: Spaulding Adaptive Sports & Boston Area Fitness Programs Saturday, November 18th, 2023, 11 a.m. -12:30 PM Join Molly Sebo, Spaulding Outpatient PT and Kathleen Salas, PT and Boston Coordinator of Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers, to learn about the benefits of staying active with a spinal cord injury and the wide variety of adaptive sports options available. We will hear specifically about Spaulding Adaptive Sports offerings, as well as about other local community fitness programs. Q & A to follow. |
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| SAVE THE DATE!!!
APRIL 13, 2024
5:30PM
BOSTON/NEWTON MARRIOT
Our Fundraising Committee is hard at work planning our 2024 Gala! Mark your calendar and keep an eye on your inbox for more information and how you can get tickets! |
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| |  This month's advocacy update includes news from RTAG, a job offer from the MBTA, calls to action from DPC, NCART, and the United Spinal National's advocacy newsletter! Read The Full Advocacy Update Interested in getting notifications about our advocacy efforts or being an advocate on the state or national level? The SCI Research Advocacy Course "Perhaps you're at a point post-injury where you are ready to be more involved, and use your lived experience towards SCI research and advocacy.
The SCI Research Advocacy course is a great place to start. Gain knowledge and make contact with a growing number of people living with SCI, along with clinicians and researchers working together to advance SCI Research." |
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| Spinal Cord Injury Transition Program Stacie Selfridge - TRANSITION PROGRAM LIAISON Stacie oversees SCIboston’s SCI Transition Program, which aims to assist individuals who live in nursing homes to get back to living independently. Stacie brings twenty-plus years of knowledge and experience as an Occupational Therapist to our SCIboston community. We are pleased to announce the SCIboston Spinal Cord Injury Transition Program has had some great successes during it's first year and a half and we want to continue helping individuals with there independence. Do you know someone with an SCI that is living in a nursing home? We are looking for new candidates who are motivated to move back into the community. Please contact info@sciboston.org for more information or to recommend a candidate. |
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| Looking to Connect with a Peer Mentor? Are you or a family member looking to connect with one of SCIboston's trained peer mentors? Many people find it helpful, reassuring, and hopeful to talk to a mentor about adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury. Topics of conversation could include getting back to work or school after a sci, adaptive sports, relationships and intimacy, bladder and bowel management, and more. We match individuals with peer mentors based primarily on gender, injury level, age, interests, and family life, amongst other considerations. SCIboston's mentors also lead many of our virtual support groups, as well as attend them to provide support to others. If you'd like to hear more about the program or wish to connect with someone, please contact SCIboston's Peer Mentor Coordinator, Jessika, at jcoromel@partners.org to learn more today. |
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| 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: Hollister Products and Insurance Reimbursement (NEW) Nutrition and Metabolic Changes with SCI/D Cooking with Arash Returning to School After SCI Adaptive Driving SCI Awareness Month Playlist And so much more! Click the button below to check them all out! |
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Virtual Support 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. *NEW* Younger Adult Group Women's Group Newly Injured Spanish Group After Dark Groups Family Groups SCI/D Discussion Group And many more! Click the button to access more information and the zoom links! |
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| For Sale/Donated Are you looking for or do you have Durable Medical Equipment, Assistive Technology, Adapted Vehicles or an Accessible Home for sale or donation? This month we have: Custom Offroad Wheelchair Wheelchair Hitch Carrier Kia Soul Ramp Vehicle Duet Basic Bicycle And so much more! Click the button below to check them all out or submit your item! |
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Resources Our resource page was curated by our staff with information provided by our mentors, group leaders, and other members of the SCI community that includes information about: Caregivers Getting Back to Work Housing, Sports & Recreation Complex Rehab Technology Transportation and so much more! Click the button below to check them all out! |
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| A Good Read Wheelchair Users’ Guide to Fall and Winter Clothing and Accessories
By Kate Matelan "From down-feather coats and heavier seasonal wear to layers and accessories, this is your cool-weather guide to reshaping “What can I wear?” into “What do I want to wear?” Whether your fall and winter are harsh, or just kind of cool, dressing as a wheelchair user means new layers, lengths and, quite frankly, more time. Reclaim extra dressing time by building your fall and winter wardrobe with adaptive wear, self-modified gear and carefully selected mainstream garb. It can be done!" Continue reading the article by clicking here |
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2 Rehabilitation Way | Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
(617) 952-5643 | info@sciboston.org |
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| SCIboston
2 Rehabilitation Way | Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
(617) 952-5643 | info@sciboston.org |
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