Community Spotlight: Allen Rucker
June 26, 2025
Allen Rucker became paralyzed on a Tuesday afternoon in Los Angeles when he was 51 years old. Three days later,he asked for his laptop and began to... 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.
Behind the Scenes of Modeling Magic
June 26, 2025
Last year, I was able to experience events that I never thought were possible, especially for someone like me, a black disabled woman. Not only was I... Read More-2.png)
Potenciadores del cambio: Kit para defensoría de base comunitaria
June 20, 2025
Las personas que viven con parálisis enfrentan barreras enmuchos aspectos de su vida. Por lo general, no tienen acceso a equipo médico esencial para... Read More
Creando oportunidades para que todos los niños puedan jugar
June 18, 2025
El trabajo de los niños es jugar. Los más pequeños, los niños en edad escolar, los adolescentes e incluso los adultos necesitan tiempo para jugar y... Read More
Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sports for Kids Program
June 16, 2025
Lack of transportation can present a significant barrier for many living with paralysis, especially children. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Tengelsen... Read More
Father's Day
June 13, 2025
This year, I have the privilege of celebrating my first Father’s Day. My daughter was born on May 29th, and as I write this, we are still in the... Read More
A Not-So-Mystical Guide to Happiness
June 12, 2025
Recently, I read an article about how to be happy in your “senior” years. Putting aside the fact that I am, in fact, in that phase of my life, I... Read More.png)
Accessible Playtime
June 12, 2025
I had a few concerns coming into parenthood. I say “concerns” instead of “fears” because I don’t think there’s a problem I can’t DIY or... Read More.png)
A Conversation With Myself
June 11, 2025
If I rolled into the hospital room of my 51-year-old just-paralyzed self, I would be met with two opposing reactions. Then-Allen would first smile,... 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.