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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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[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-i-learned-to-accept-my-disability)
EmpowHer Stories
## [How I Learned to Accept My Disability](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-i-learned-to-accept-my-disability)
July 5, 2022
Here’s a big question: Who are you? [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/how-i-learned-to-accept-my-disability)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/staying-safe)
Health
## [Staying Safe](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/staying-safe)
July 4, 2022
Everyone thinks about safety but until you actually have plans for keeping your family safe, you may not be as prepared as you think. Establishing a... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/staying-safe)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/sweating-after-neurological-injury)
Health
## [Sweating after Neurological Injury](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/sweating-after-neurological-injury)
July 1, 2022
Sweating is one of the body’s ways of protecting itself. It is fluid that is excreted through the sweat glands of the skin. The purpose of sweat is... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/sweating-after-neurological-injury)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/mi-verano-y-primer-viaje-como-cuidadora)
Español
## [Mi verano y primer viaje como cuidadora](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/mi-verano-y-primer-viaje-como-cuidadora)
June 30, 2022
En California donde vivo en verano las temperaturas pueden ser intensas, es un calor seco y ha llegado a subir 110 grados Fahrenheit (43 grados... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/mi-verano-y-primer-viaje-como-cuidadora)
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## [Donor Spotlight: Evelyn Greenspan](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/donor-spotlight-evelyn-greenspan)
June 30, 2022
For many families who support the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, spinal cord injury research is personal. When they lace-up sneakers for Team... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/daily-dose/donor-spotlight-evelyn-greenspan)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/what-services-do-state-protection-advocacy-agencies-provide)
Advocacy and Policy
## [What services do State Protection & Advocacy Agencies provide?](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/what-services-do-state-protection-advocacy-agencies-provide)
June 29, 2022
Although much has changed in recent decades, people living with disabilities can still face barriers to living a full and productive life. Sometimes... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/what-services-do-state-protection-advocacy-agencies-provide)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/mujeres-con-discapacidad-en-la-onu)
Español
## [Mujeres con discapacidad en la ONU](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/mujeres-con-discapacidad-en-la-onu)
June 29, 2022
El pasado sábado tuve el honor de representar la organización americana #Sustainourabilities en una la secretaría de la CMNUCC (ONU Cambio... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/mujeres-con-discapacidad-en-la-onu)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/what-are-state-protection-advocacy-agencies)
Advocacy and Policy
## [What Are State Protection & Advocacy Agencies?](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/what-are-state-protection-advocacy-agencies)
June 28, 2022
People with disabilities deserve to be treated equally, with dignity and respect. To protect basic human rights for people with disabilities,... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/what-are-state-protection-advocacy-agencies)
[](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/real-life-stories-of-a-disabled-mom-wanted-a-new-way-to-do-self-care-when-the-old-ones-dont-work)
Lifestyle
## [Real Life Stories of a Disabled Mom Wanted: A New Way to do Self Care When the Old Ones Don’t Work](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/real-life-stories-of-a-disabled-mom-wanted-a-new-way-to-do-self-care-when-the-old-ones-dont-work)
June 28, 2022
I have been in a constant state of overwhelm, and my body is letting me know that it’s not happy with my coping strategies. My scooter is even... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/blog/life-after-paralysis/real-life-stories-of-a-disabled-mom-wanted-a-new-way-to-do-self-care-when-the-old-ones-dont-work)
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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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