Pregnant and Paralyzed: Resting While I Can
March 20, 2023
When my husband and I started talking about getting pregnant and growing our family, I had a few feelings in my gut: we wouldn’t have to try very... 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.
Pregnant and Paralyzed: Bigger and Wider
March 17, 2023
If I were to title each trimester of my pregnancy, I’d name my first trimester “Feeling Sick, Not As Lovely As Expected;” second trimester would be... Read More
City Councilman Forced to Crawl from His Wheelchair onto Inaccessible Debate Stage
March 16, 2023
As his first term is coming to a close, Councilman Chris Hinds is prepared to run for his seat on Denver’s City Council again. When Councilman Hinds... Read More
No me Caben los Pies en Los Tenis
March 15, 2023
Ahora con tanto tenis de moda, que si los Jeezy, los Nike y esto de usar tenis blancos al estilo rapero ha sido un “Flow” que he adoptado. Ahora uso... Read More
Tips in Pediatric Care for Neurogenic Bowel, Neurogenic Bladder, and Skin Care
March 14, 2023
Much of pediatric care is provided with the same physiological foundations as adults. However, pediatric care is adapted to the differences in the... Read More
The Wisdom of Common Sense
March 14, 2023
Early on in my paralyzed life, I developed a problem wound/ulcer on the most obvious place in the world, the coccyx or tailbone. I began to visit a... Read More
Electrical Stimulation in Pediatrics
March 13, 2023
Electrical stimulation (e-stim) is a hot topic in rehabilitation. In this blog, we focus on the stimulation of specific muscles or nerves in... Read More
Here’s How Trauma Can Impact Your Relationships
March 13, 2023
Being diagnosed with paralysis is a traumatic experience for both the individual and also their loved ones. Unfortunately, trauma leaves us with... Read More
My Friend, the Wheelchair
March 6, 2023
If you are old enough, you may remember a tv series called “My Mother The Car.” It was canceled after one disastrous season, from 1965-1966, due to... 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.