Do I Say Hello?
September 27, 2023
Have you seen people in wheelchairs and wanted to say simply say “Hello” but didn’t know how to approach them? Before my son’s spinal cord injury, I... 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.
Is It Accessible?
September 19, 2023
Despite being good friends for years, sometimes a new perspective enters the discussion of accessibility. My friend JJ invited our family to meet him... Read More
Life's Unexpected Adversities
August 28, 2023
I don’t know why I’m shocked when I hear stories about tragedy, it happens every day. I suppose it’s a coping method. We all want to live a safe... Read More
Lighten Up
August 11, 2023
How could anyone say lighten up after a spinal cord injury has completely devastated you? You can’t, not right away but it can happen. It now feels... Read More
Vacation Planning: Wheelchair and All
August 2, 2023
Any vacation requires planning. It starts with an idea, some research, dates, flights or rental car, place to stay and you’re going somewhere! It’s... Read More
To Bowl or Not to Bowl
July 26, 2023
Here in the northeast, it’s been raining for eons. Although today is our third day in a row where temps have reached above 90 degrees, which is hot,... Read More
Why Time Away from Stress Matters
July 13, 2023
On our last day of school, we entered the building where I am a teacher, and our children are middle school students. Our son was lamenting that he... Read More
Building Independence
July 12, 2023
The 4th of July is one of our family’s favorite holidays. There is the metaphorical “independence” piece for both our nation’s separation from... Read More
The To-Do List is not your Enemy
July 7, 2023
I glance around my house and see everything that needs to be done, that never-ending to-do list. I seem to get the bare minimum done, but the bigger... 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.