--- title: Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis (105) description: Voices From The Community offers stories from the spinal cord injury and paralysis community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on SCI research. (105) --- [Community](https://www.christopherreeve.org/community) [Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis (105)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/page/105) # 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. [Latest from our community](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en) [Reeve Round Up](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en?cat=reeve-round-up) [Life After Paralysis](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en?cat=life-after-paralysis) [Research](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en?cat=research) Close Filters Lifestyle Health Español EmpowHer Stories Caregiving Advocacy and Policy News Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight Relationships SCI Awareness Hope Happens Here Team Reeve Mental Health Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight Travel Community Spotlight Reeve Summit Adaptive Fitness Events Assistive Technology Community Education Accessible College Reeve Family Emergency Preparedness Donor Spotlight Employment Military / Veterans Pediatrics Reeve Collaborators International Team LeGrand Show all tags Apply Filters Clear Filters Close Filters [![decoraciones navideñas](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/anton-scherbakov-4EmKK2xERaA-unsplash-1.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/como-sobrevivir-la-temporada-de-fiestas-y-concentrarse-en-su-bienestar) Español ## [Como sobrevivir la temporada de fiestas y concentrarse en su bienestar](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/como-sobrevivir-la-temporada-de-fiestas-y-concentrarse-en-su-bienestar) December 16, 2021 La temporada de fiestas trae mucha emoción con las compras de regalos, las recetas familiares, las luces y decoraciones brillantes, y la difusión del... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/como-sobrevivir-la-temporada-de-fiestas-y-concentrarse-en-su-bienestar) [![Jerod working out with his dog by his side. Jerod is using a wheelchair and wearing a beanie.](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2_211206_111807-1.png)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/hope-happens-here-jerod-nieder) Hope Happens Here ## [Hope Happens Here: Jerod Nieder](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/hope-happens-here-jerod-nieder) December 6, 2021 In 2011, when Jerod Nieder was 28 years old, he traveled to Mexico with his family. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/hope-happens-here-jerod-nieder) [![individual using a wheelchair sitting on front of stairs](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/STAIRS-WHEELCHAIR-1-1-1-1.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/foot-drop) Health ## [Foot Drop](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/foot-drop) December 1, 2021 Foot drop is a condition that is familiar to many people. It is an issue with the nerves where the toes and mid-foot have poor control for lifting... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/foot-drop) [![Man using a wheelchair on a scenic overlook. He is wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a coat.](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/large_MS_2014_012_211124_111823-1.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/staying-active-with-fall-activities) Quality of Life Grantee Spotlight ## [Staying Active with Fall Activities](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/staying-active-with-fall-activities) November 22, 2021 As fall comes in full swing, the temperatures are dropping, but that does not mean you need to stay inside! [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/staying-active-with-fall-activities) [![Ellie using an Outrider chair in front of a lake](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2021-11-02-at-3_17_26-PM-1-1.png)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/hope-happens-here-ellie-shepard) Hope Happens Here ## [Hope Happens Here: Ellie Shepard](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/hope-happens-here-ellie-shepard) November 22, 2021 As a chiropractic student, Ellie Shepard knew a lot about the spine and the types of injuries it could sustain. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/daily-dose/hope-happens-here-ellie-shepard) [![Capital Building](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Advocacy_570x280_01-2.jpg)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/cultural-power-isnt-political-power) Lifestyle ## [Cultural Power Isn't Political Power](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/cultural-power-isnt-political-power) November 18, 2021 In an interview with “The New Yorker Radio Hour” the other day, John Stewart said something so succinctly and so spot-on, in my humble opinion, that... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/cultural-power-isnt-political-power) [![Kristin Beale Headshot](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Kristin-Beale_Headshot-1-1.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/check-your-butt) Lifestyle ## [Check Your Butt](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/check-your-butt) November 17, 2021 I’ve learned a lot of obnoxious lessons, the hard way, in my almost two decades in disability. I’m rolling around with plenty of wisdom for newly... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/check-your-butt) [![a pair of brown skin people holding hands](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-pixabay-45842-1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/caregiver-burnout-part-2-tips-and-strategies-for-taking-care-of-you) Caregiving ## [Caregiver Burnout Part 2: Tips and Strategies for Taking Care of YOU](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/caregiver-burnout-part-2-tips-and-strategies-for-taking-care-of-you) November 16, 2021 This blog is the second in a two-blog series on caregiver burnout. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/caregiver-burnout-part-2-tips-and-strategies-for-taking-care-of-you) [![Catheter](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cath-1-1-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/what-should-my-urine-look-like) Health ## [What Should My Urine Look Like?](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/life-after-paralysis/what-should-my-urine-look-like) November 10, 2021 Individuals do not often view their urine or check it visually. They just flush it away. However, when you are faced with it in a urine collection... 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