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# 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.
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[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/celebrating-the-legacy-of-women-in-disability-history)
## [Celebrating the Legacy of Women in Disability History](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/celebrating-the-legacy-of-women-in-disability-history)
March 18, 2025
When I was first injured in 2005, I was 14 years old and had no clue how to move forward. Sure, I had a team of inpatient nurses who taught me to... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/celebrating-the-legacy-of-women-in-disability-history)
[.jpg) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/safely-moving-the-pediatric-patient)
## [Safely Moving the Pediatric Patient](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/safely-moving-the-pediatric-patient)
March 18, 2025
Parents of children of any age often wonder about moving techniques. Some are very cautious, while things can become rushed later, and safety might... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/safely-moving-the-pediatric-patient)
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## [Professional Webinars with Nurse Linda](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/professional-webinars-with-nurse-linda)
March 3, 2025
Welcome to the new year! Since 2022, I have been moderating webinars interviewing healthcare professionals and researchers who provide the latest... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/professional-webinars-with-nurse-linda)
[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/ems-spotlight-david-whalen)
## [EMS Spotlight: David Whalen](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/ems-spotlight-david-whalen)
February 26, 2025
When David Whalen launched a disability awareness training program for first responders in 2004, he wanted to strengthen services and support for... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/ems-spotlight-david-whalen)
[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/gene-therapy-overview)
## [Gene Therapy Overview](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/gene-therapy-overview)
February 10, 2025
A gene is a sequence of material in the cells of the body that indicates what you will inherit from your biological mother and father. These tiny... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/gene-therapy-overview)
[-1.png)](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/onward-arc-ex-system)
## [Empowering Independence: ONWARD ARC-EX System granted US market authorization by FDA](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/onward-arc-ex-system)
January 24, 2025
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosted a panel discussion about the recent FDA market authorization for the ONWARD ARCEX System in the US.... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/onward-arc-ex-system)
[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/2024-advocacy-roundup-celebrating-a-year-of-impact)
Advocacy and Policy
## [2024 Advocacy Roundup: Celebrating a Year of Impact](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/2024-advocacy-roundup-celebrating-a-year-of-impact)
January 23, 2025
As we begin the new year, we reflect on the tremendous strides we’ve made together in advocating for individuals living with paralysis, their... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/2024-advocacy-roundup-celebrating-a-year-of-impact)
[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/un-perro-de-servicio-un-sueño-de-mi-esposo-con-lesión-medular)
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## [Un Perro De Servicio: Un Sueño De Mi Esposo Con Lesión Medular](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/un-perro-de-servicio-un-sueño-de-mi-esposo-con-lesión-medular)
January 10, 2025
Los perros de servicio son animales entrenados para tareas específicas de una persona que tiene una discapacidad física. Existen organizaciones que... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/un-perro-de-servicio-un-sueño-de-mi-esposo-con-lesión-medular)
[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/peer-family-support-program-spotlight-matthew-sexton)
Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight
## [Peer & Family Support Program Spotlight: Matthew Sexton](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/peer-family-support-program-spotlight-matthew-sexton)
January 2, 2025
Amidst the shock and devastation of living with a new spinal cord injury, Matthew Sexton distinctly remembers a moment that changed the course of his... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/peer-family-support-program-spotlight-matthew-sexton)
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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.
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