Man Up
June 3, 2025
“Man Up!” These may be two of the most harmful words in the English language. We all know what they mean: “Be strong.” There’s nothing you can’t... Read More
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
President’s Budget Proposal Turns Its Back on Americans Living with Paralysis and Other Disabilities
June 2, 2025
Paralysis changes lives in an instant. A car crash, a stroke, a tackle on the football field -- and suddenly, everything is different. In those first... Read More
Disability Travel Survival Guide
June 2, 2025
Traveling with a disability can be complicated. Broken mobility devices, changed routines, inaccessible lodging, and overstimulating environments can... Read More
Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight: Yucca Valley Material Lab
May 29, 2025
After 20 years teaching in higher education, Heidi Schwegler and her husband, Derek Monypeny, bought a former “junkyard” in the Mojave Desert and... Read More
Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight: Luna Fera
May 29, 2025
Twenty-one-year-old Luna Fera wants to help change the perception of disability. Read More.png)
Board Member Spotlight: Alex Blaszczuk
May 27, 2025
In early 2012, an Information Specialist at the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) learned about a young woman who’d recently been paralyzed... Read More.png)
Wheeling While Black
May 21, 2025
As a Black person in America, it comes with a unique set of challenges and experiences, and these challenges are worse when paired with a spinal cord... Read More
Quality Of Life Grantee Spotlight: U.S. Seated Golfers Association
May 19, 2025
Larry Celano is on a mission to increase awareness and access to seated golf. After playing from a wheelchair for many years, his golf experience... Read More.png)
Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight: North Carolina Adapted Sports
May 12, 2025
As adaptive sports continue to experience significant growth nationwide thanks to increased accessibility and awareness, the movement has opened the... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.