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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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[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/tips-adaptive-sports-and-recreation)
## [My Tips for Adaptive Sports and Recreation](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/tips-adaptive-sports-and-recreation)
May 4, 2023
For anyone living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), one of the best things you can do post-injury is to join an adaptive sports club or team. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/tips-adaptive-sports-and-recreation)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/working-and-keeping-benefits)
## [Working and Keeping Benefits](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/working-and-keeping-benefits)
May 3, 2023
At the end of 2022, I completed my master’s degree in counseling. The next step after completing my degree was to apply for my associate number. [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/working-and-keeping-benefits)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/pediatric-stroke)
Health
## [Pediatric Stroke](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/pediatric-stroke)
May 2, 2023
Most individuals think of stroke as a concern for older adults. Stroke or cerebral vascular accident (CVA) can occur at any age, including pre-birth... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/pediatric-stroke)
[.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/qualified-or-ableism)
## [Am I Not Qualified For The Job or Is It Ableism?](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/qualified-or-ableism)
May 2, 2023
Last year in May, I successfully completed my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and felt a great sense of pride for this huge accomplishment since... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/qualified-or-ableism)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/improving-your-sex-life)
Health
## [Improving Your Sex Life](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/improving-your-sex-life)
May 1, 2023
Sex is an issue for many individuals after paralysis. Wondering how things work and what to do are often asked questions. This blog contains some... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/improving-your-sex-life)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/let-it-go)
## [Let It Go](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/let-it-go)
April 30, 2023
Those of us with spinal cord injuries often are told to be tough, to push ourselves to succeed, to work hard at our recovery, and to keep working at... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/let-it-go)
[.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/the-after-effect-1)
## [The After Effect](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/the-after-effect-1)
April 29, 2023
At 28 years old, becoming a paraplegic was the furthest thing from my mind. Since I was young and healthy, I never really considered if something... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/the-after-effect-1)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/two-mistakes)
## [Two Mistakes](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/two-mistakes)
April 29, 2023
I am not the oldest para I know by a long shot – as many readers are quick to remind me – but I have been around the barn enough times to see how... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/two-mistakes)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/keep-on-rolling-and-never-give-up)
## [Keep On Rolling and Never Give Up](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/keep-on-rolling-and-never-give-up)
April 28, 2023
What do you do when a battery dies or runs out of juice? Replace it with a new one. Ok, how about a light bulb? You put a new light bulb in order to... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/keep-on-rolling-and-never-give-up)
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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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