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Hello Friend,

In this newsletter you will find:

  • Advocacy Update
  • A Good Read/SCI Watch
  • Rods & Mods Recap
  • SCI Awareness Day Video 
  • Upcoming Event Flyers
  • Group Information
  • For Sale/Donations (New Items!)
  • GBC YouTube (New Video!)

Upcoming Events: 

  • Movie Night and Q&A: Reinventing the Wheel, October 8th, 7pm; Grab a snack and join us for a special virtual Movie Night on Friday, October 8th at 7pm to watch the documentary, Reinventing the Wheel. Following the viewing, we will have an exclusive live Q&A with the people who put this incredible documentary together at 8pm. Join us for the documentary, Q&A, or both! For the Zoom info click here!
  • Boston Marathon, October 11th; We would like to thank Carl Campigny, he will be running this year's Boston Marathon to raise money for the GBC and to raise awareness for SCI/D! Please help Carl reach his goal by donating here! 
  • Saturday Education Series: SCI Research Studies, October 16th, 11AM-12:30PM; 
    Join us to hear about the current and ongoing research studies for the SCI population at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham & Womens Hospital.  Researchers will discuss how these interventions have benefited individuals with SCI as well as how new studies might benefit the SCI population in the future. For the Zoom info click here!
  • A Celebration of the Life of Travis Roy, October 21, 6-8pm; Join the Travis Roy Foundation and so many others in the SCI community in celebrating the life of Travis Roy.   Reserve free tickets here.
  • Virtual Discussion Groups via Zoom! All meeting information at the bottom of this newsletter. Women's, Kid's, Nutrition & SCI, Significant Other's, Grupo de Apoyo en Español!, Newly Injured, After Dark: Wives & Girlfriends, After Dark: Women with SCI/D, After Dark: Men with SCI/D, SCI/D Discussion, and Family Social Hour.

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. 

Did you miss a newsletter? All our past newsletters can be found here:

Newsletter Archive

 

 

Advocacy Update

Click the button below for this months advocacy update where you will find information on a field test for the new MBTA's Wheelchair Securement System for buses, and take action items for the caregiver improvements, SSI reform, and the fight against healthcare discrimination. 

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

 

A Good Read

Five New Books By Wheelchair-Using Authors

"The days are getting shorter and soon enough it’ll be time to post yourself in front of a fire with a good book and a hot drink. To help you settle into the season we’ve made a list of five recent books by wheelchair-using authors, most of whom are also NM contributors."

Author: Ian Ruder

 

Rods & Mods

On September 12, we had our first fundraising car show that was a huge success! We had 40+ Beautiful vehicles! Click here to see all of them!

Thank you to everyone that came out on that beautiful day, thank you to all of the volunteers that put in a ton of work, thank you to the Saugus Fuddruckers for hosting us, and a huge thank you to all of the sponsors (below) that helped make the day such a success! We are already planning next year's show. Stay tuned for the date and other information!

Best Mod Winner
Brian Beek
2019 Grey Chrysler Pacifica Ramp Van with Adaptations
Best In Show
1984 Black Buick Grand National
People's Choice Award
Tom Larsen
1964 White Shelby Cobra Roadster
 

2021 Massachusetts Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

A collaboration of Massachusetts rehabilitation facilities, consumer organizations, legislators, policymakers, and advocates working towards a common goal to increase funding available for a spinal cord injury research in Massachusetts. In 2020 and 2021 we partnered with Massachusetts Walks Again to hold this event virtually. We would like to thank Dr. Eric Ruby, Senator Marc Pacheco, Bekah Thomas, and all of the researchers and organizations that contributed to this year’s event. If you missed it, you can watch it in its entirety below!

 
 

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:
(New)Folding and Non Folding Ramps
(New)Travel Commode/Shower Chair
Invacair PDX Power Chair
Kia Soul Ramp Vehicle 
Concept Rower
And so much more!
 
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:
(NEW) Urinary Health
Adaptive Sports
Emergency Preparedness
And so much more!

Click the button below to check them all out!

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

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