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.

Exercise With Minimal Effort

I’m a huge fan of forming healthy habits that I can incorporate into my already-found routines. Little tweaks to the stuff I already do that’ll add... Read More

Lessons in Reflection

My disability and my life after acquiring it has taught me a lot about patience, self-growth, and self-love. Most of those lessons weren’t ones I... Read More

How to Just Do It

I had no idea what to write this article about, and I procrastinated for a week. Every time I sat down to write or brainstorm it, I would stare at my... Read More

How to Derail Your Life

When I hear the word “derail,” I imagine a subway car: when it’s on track, everything runs smoothly, and every person gets to where they need to be.... Read More

Advice on Dealing with People

At the end of this month, I’ll be celebrating 17 years since an accident that left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. I’ve learned a few lessons since... Read More

The Power of Expectations

Do you think your thoughts have the power to influence how other people – or animals – act? Can your expectations change the outcome of someone... Read More

Mix It Up

Whether you’re stuck in the monotonous routine of eight-hour workdays or similarly pointless-feeling tedium, your routine could do with a little... Read More

Conquering Normal

Normalization, or the phenomena of regarding behaviors and ideas that fall outside social norms as “normal,” is crucial to how we move about the... Read More

Dreaming and Achieving

I made a new friend last week while I was riding my handcycle. She asked me what I do for work that allows me to ride my bike at 1 pm on a Tuesday... Read More
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The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.