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title: Voices From The Community | Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis (9)
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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/fathers-day)
## [Father's Day](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/fathers-day)
June 13, 2025
This year, I have the privilege of celebrating my first Father’s Day. My daughter was born on May 29th, and as I write this, we are still in the... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/fathers-day)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/a-not-so-mystical-guide-to-happiness)
## [A Not-So-Mystical Guide to Happiness](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/a-not-so-mystical-guide-to-happiness)
June 12, 2025
Recently, I read an article about how to be happy in your “senior” years. Putting aside the fact that I am, in fact, in that phase of my life, I... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/a-not-so-mystical-guide-to-happiness)
[.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/accessible-playtime)
## [Accessible Playtime](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/accessible-playtime)
June 12, 2025
I had a few concerns coming into parenthood. I say “concerns” instead of “fears” because I don’t think there’s a problem I can’t DIY or... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/accessible-playtime)
[.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/a-conversation-with-myself)
## [A Conversation With Myself](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/a-conversation-with-myself)
June 11, 2025
If I rolled into the hospital room of my 51-year-old just-paralyzed self, I would be met with two opposing reactions. Then-Allen would first smile,... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/a-conversation-with-myself)
[-1.png) National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/auditioning-for-nessarose-a-step-toward-disability-representation)
## [Auditioning for Nessarose: A Step Toward Disability Representation](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/auditioning-for-nessarose-a-step-toward-disability-representation)
June 11, 2025
Back in August 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to audition for the role of Nessarose in the WICKED movie. At that time, I was signed to an... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/auditioning-for-nessarose-a-step-toward-disability-representation)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/ponce-y-la-accesibilidad-una-ciudad-que-empieza-a-rodar-para-todos)
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## [Ponce y la accesibilidad: una ciudad que empieza a rodar para todos](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/ponce-y-la-accesibilidad-una-ciudad-que-empieza-a-rodar-para-todos)
June 10, 2025
Ponce, la Perla del Sur, es una ciudad vibrante, llena de historia, cultura y belleza arquitectónica. Desde su emblemática Plaza Las Delicias hasta... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/ponce-y-la-accesibilidad-una-ciudad-que-empieza-a-rodar-para-todos)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/mobility-and-moving-a-minefield-downsizing)
Lifestyle
## [Mobility and Moving – A Minefield Downsizing](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/mobility-and-moving-a-minefield-downsizing)
June 9, 2025
It sounds so orderly and streamlined, right? But as a quadriplegic who recently downsized after 20 years of living in the same place, I can attest... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/mobility-and-moving-a-minefield-downsizing)
[ National Paralysis Resource Center](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/man-up)
Health
## [Man Up](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/man-up)
June 3, 2025
“Man Up!” These may be two of the most harmful words in the English language. We all know what they mean: “Be strong.” There’s nothing you can’t... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/man-up)
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Advocacy and Policy
## [President’s Budget Proposal Turns Its Back on Americans Living with Paralysis and Other Disabilities](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/presidents-budget-proposal-turns-its-back-on-americans-living-with-paralysis-and-other-disabilities)
June 2, 2025
Paralysis changes lives in an instant. A car crash, a stroke, a tackle on the football field -- and suddenly, everything is different. In those first... [Read More](https://blog.christopherreeve.org/en/presidents-budget-proposal-turns-its-back-on-americans-living-with-paralysis-and-other-disabilities)
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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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