Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 11, 2015
Its that time of year to register for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We are currently looking for runners to "Run For Those Who Roll" in support of SCIA. For guaranteed entry to the marathon, contact us at
sciinjury@aol.com. We would love to have you on our team!
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Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay!
Our annual winter benefit was a huge success! We would like to extend one more thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, attendees and the
Jah Moe Band. It was such a fun night filled with dancing, raffles, auctions, and laughter.
This year's sponsors
Mobility Works
Elite Care Management
Associates in Rehab Medicine
Allsup
Home For Life
IlliniCare Health/Centene
Hollister
Michael Hopper
Independence Plus
Mary Jane Kelly
Chris and Monika Toczycki
Uro Med
We are truly grateful for all of your continued support of the association.
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S.I.T.
SIT Service Dogs breeds, trains, and places service dogs for people with disabilities includig mobility assistance dogs, medical alert dogs, and seizure response dogs. They place dogs nationally from their facility in Southern Illinois. Service dogs allow individuals to move forward with independence, confidence, and give them the ability to chase their dreams. Each dog is selected and trained to the individual needs of a recipient. Many service dogs are integrated into therapies such as physical or occupational therapy.
For more information contact Lex Dietz
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Injury Prevention
SCIA offers
Think First, a national brain and SCI prevention program. Volunteers who are spinal cord injured go to local schools, libraries, community centers, and other groups to offer prevention information and discuss their personal experiences.The program is presented free of charge. If you would like to learn more, or schedule a program, contact SCIA.
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Illinois Counsel Against Hand Violence
Gun shot wounds are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries. Here is an interesting link in regards to hand gun violence.
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Registration
March 10-April 21, 2015
Accessibility Summit
April 17-18, 2015
Washington D.C.
Backbones 5K
April 26, 2015
Seminar @ Marianjoy
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Details to follow soon!
Save The Date
Roll On Capital Hill
June 7-10, 2015
SCIA Golf Outing
July 29, 2015
Glenneagles Country Club
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 11, 2015
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Accessible 2005 Ford E150 Econo Club Wagon w. Braun automatic lift.
41,500 miles
$14,000
Runs extremely well!
Contact Mary Munoz-Mansfield
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Interested in getting
more involved with
SCIA? Become a member of our association!
Are you Spinal Cord
injured? Membership is
free to those who are
spinal cord injured.
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Spinal Cord Injury Related Books on Kindle
Author at Universal Patient record Forum, Michael McGuire, has written a book for Amazon Kindle that deals directly with spinal cord injury. "May You Have an Interesting Wife!" is a memoir of McGuire's wife, a paraplegic.
McGuire's wife Bonnie was a great world traveler until she fell down a Mayan pyramid while traveling in Mexico, and became paraplegic. Previous to this time, she vowed to visit 100 countries in her lifetime. She never expected to achieve this goal after her injury until she met and married McGuire.
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Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center Article
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Resource Highlight: Understanding Spinal Cord Injury (2 Part Series)
The MSKTC has posted a new factsheet, Understanding Spinal Cord Injury, a two-part series. Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 1- The Body Before and After Injury was developed by Phil Klebine, M.A. in collaboration with the MSKTC. The factsheet is designed to be a starting point for understanding the functions of the spinal cord and how those functions may change after injury. Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: Part 2 - Recovery and Rehabilitation, was developed by Phil Klebine, M.A., Olivia Smitherman, M.O.T.R./L, and Laney Gernez, P.T. in collaboration with the MSTKC. It describes the process of recovery, including potential areas for improvement and how rehabilitation can help individuals reach their full potential after injury. The factsheets are available on the MSKTC website, and may be reproduced and distributed freely with appropriate attribution. Read more here.
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Knowledge Translation: Creating resources with you in mind
In support of the Model Systems, the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) "summarizes research, identifies health information needs, and develops information resources." MSKTC factsheets provide important and useful information based on the latest research evidence. Topics covered by the factsheets include safe transfer techniques, employment after SCI, pain after SCI, pressure sore prevention and care, and other topics. To find out more about MSKTC, and to explore the many resources it makes available, please visit: www.msktc.org.
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Calling all Amazon Shoppers!
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New Product from Wheel:Life
Urinary leg bags are commonly used by people who have neurogenic bladder due to paralysis, multiple sclerosis, or another condition. The Melio Self-Emptying Leg Bag System brings innovation to a tedious task. New technology exists that can help empty your leg bag in an easier fashion. For more information, here is the link to the Melio self-emptying leg bag.
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Research Studies Available
IIT Wheelchair Study
Dr.
Lee and Dr. Krishnamurthy from the Illinois Institute of Technology are conducting a research study for individuals with SCI who are currently using a wheelchair, but have some interest in power assisted wheelchairs. The focus group of 3-4 people with be scheduled sometime in March and April for about 90 minutes at the Illinois Institute of Technology (31st and State Street) in Chicago. Participants will receive compensation for their time and commute. For more information contact Eun-Jeong Lee at elee20@itt.edu or 312-567-5202
RIC Controlling Assistive Devices Study The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is recruiting spinal cord injured subjects for a study designed to test new methods for controlling assistive devices. Participants will sit comfortably in a wheelchair and will pilot a cursor on a computer screen and play videogames using their shoulders. In addition, they will also drive a powered wheelchair around using shoulder movements or with a joystick. For more information contact Farnaz Abdollahi at 312-238-1650 or fabdollahi@ric.org. RIC Wheelchair Skills Study RIC is conducting a research to determine the effect of a wheelchair skills training program on outcomes in person with spinal cord injury. People will be asked to attend 4 group training sessions. The sessions will last up to 120 minutes each. They will focus on wheelchair skills such as learning how to hop a curb, go down a steep ramp, or descend stairs in a wheelchair, as well as any personal goals people have. Participants will be compensated. For more information contact Brian Weiland at 312-238-2802. RIC Maintenance Study RIC is conducting research to determine the effect of a wheelchair maintenance training program on outcomes in persons with spinal cord injury. People will be asked to attend 2 group training sessions that will last up to 120 minutes each. People will also be asked to complete a series of questionnaires. Participants will receive compensation. Contact Brian Weiland at 312-238-2802 for more information.
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SCI Support Groups:
for persons with injuries & families
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Advocate Christ Medical Center
4440 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Rehab Gym - Room 026S Ground Floor
Support Group is back!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
Contact Mercedes Rauen at SCIA
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hosptial
26W171 Roosevelt Road
3rd Floor Gym
Wheaton, IL 60187
Support group is back!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 &
Tuesday April 28, 2015
Contact Monica Blaauw for meeting dates and locations
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Hope Clinic Support Group
Sponsored by United Access
2924 N. Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL
Contact Christie Davis for more information
Cross Disability Support Group
for various disabilities
Memorial Medical Center
701 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Room B 149 Springfield Conference Room
Second Saturday of the month
1:00-3:00 pm
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