Ugly Laws
June 2, 2022
Welcome in! "Can I help you find anything today?” A cheery sales associate asked me the minute my wheelchair wheels crossed the threshold into my... 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.
Quality of Life Spotlight: Camp Twin Lakes
June 1, 2022
Few childhood joys compare with the friendships, discoveries and experiences gained at summer camp. Guided by the motto, “where challenges become... Read More
Looking Forward: 20 More Years
May 31, 2022
I arrived at the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) this spring—twenty years after Dana Reeve first opened its doors. As the new Chief Program... Read More
Will Congress Finally Increase SSI’s Asset Limits?
May 31, 2022
On April 28, 2022, Ohio Senators Brown (D) and Portman (R) introduced a bipartisan bill to amend the Social Security Act in order to update the rules... Read More
Supporter Spotlight: Debbie Wolpov
May 31, 2022
Debbie Wolpov first met Alan Brown when they shared an office at Slim-Fast’s New York City headquarters in the midst of the diet supplement company’s... Read More
The Aftermath
May 31, 2022
A month and a few days ago – April 13 – I had a reverse shoulder replacement surgery. The surgeon removed the ball and socket in my left shoulder,... Read More
Independence for Us and Them
May 30, 2022
When we had our daughter 11 years ago this coming June, our son was still very much a baby at 15 months old. While we did not own or operate those... Read More
Take a Break
May 27, 2022
A few weeks ago, I told my husband, “I think I’m getting too old to do things.” This was after my (comparably, very relaxing) day of work and an... Read More
Quality of Life Spotlight: Disability Partnerships
May 26, 2022
Even before the pandemic, maintaining health and wellness could be an ongoing challenge for people living with a physical disability. After Tamara... 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.