Consequences of Not Working Out
January 22, 2024
It has been over thirteen years since breaking my neck and being diagnosed as a quadriplegic. Looking back over these past thirteen years, I never... 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.
Promising Spinal Cord Injury Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
January 19, 2024
Contributed by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab During marathon weekend in Chicago this past October, and in celebration of inclusivity and accessibility, we... Read More
Regional Champion Spotlight: Katherine Magnoli
January 19, 2024
Living with paralysis doesn’t define an individual, instead it can ignite a flame inside to become a powerful advocate for anyone who is impacted by... Read More
Parenting Made Accessible
January 19, 2024
I’ve been paralyzed and dependent on a wheelchair for almost two decades and, I tell ya, becoming a mom has required more of my creativity,... Read More
Post-Pandemic Frustration Blues
January 17, 2024
A year prior to the pandemic, I was struggling with painful recurring scrotal infections. Three different urologists suggested surgery, but no one... Read More
2023 Reeve Advocacy Roundup
January 16, 2024
Thanks to the dedication and focus of our growing grassroots community, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation advanced important advocacy... Read More
No One Told Me I Needed a Mental Health Plan
January 16, 2024
‘’I woke up and I couldn't feel my legs.’’ This is what I said on May 6, 2016. You see, on this day I had a massive stroke that paralyzed me from the... Read More
My Custom-Made Shoulder
January 15, 2024
I have been dealing with a seriously injured shoulder for so long that, like the senior citizen I am, I have to check my notes to see what day it is... Read More
New Online Course “Preparing Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions for College”
January 11, 2024
In 2023, I launched an online, self-paced course: Preparing Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions for College. The goal of 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.