Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois
SCIA's November 2014 Newsletter

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! 
Interesting Information
SAVE THE DATE!
Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay
Mark your calenders for our annual winter benefit, and join us for a Rockin and Rollin good time! This evening provides dinner, drinks, dancing, raffles, silent auction, and live music! Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 6pm!

Its not too late to become a sponsor or make a donation to our upcoming winter benefit!  If you are interested in supporting our event, please contact us at sciinjury@aol.com.
We hope you will consider being a part of our fun-filled evening!
Are you an Amazon Shopper?

Donate to SCIA by registering your Amazon account with Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois! It only takes a couple minutes and does not cost you a penny.  Amazon will contribute .5% of your total purchase to our organization. We thank you for your support!
 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.
Calendar of Events
Nu Motion Open House for Clinicians
335 Eisenhower Lane South
Lombard, IL
December 3, 2014 3-7 pm 

SCIA Winter Benefit
'Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay'
Saturday,
February 21, 2014
Crystal Grand Banquets
Lemont, IL

SCIA Membership
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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The Voluntary Emergency Assistance Registry for People With Disabilities or Special Needs
The City of Chicago's Voluntary Emergency Assistance Registry was created to provide police, fire and other emergency personnel with important information about the type of assistance people with disabilities and seniors would need in an emergency. 

You can register two ways:
Visit the website:
https://webapps1.cityofchicago.org/volunteerregistry/
OR
By contacting the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities at 312-744-7050 or voluntaryregistry@cityofchicago.org for additional information. 


U.S. Veterans Recreation and Education Camp for Individuals with SCI/D

The U.S. Military Veterans Recreation and Education Camp for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury or Disease ( SCI/D) is scheduled for March 30 to April 2, 2015 at the University of Arizona.  All camp and travel-related costs for veterans are covered by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Education Foundation Grant #731.  The application deadline is January 5, 2015. 
Contact Michael Hartley with any questions or to receive an application.
Nu Motion Open House

Nu Motion is hosting an open house for clinicians December 3, 2014 from 3-7 pm.  Join them at 335 Eisenhower Lane South in Lombard, IL. 
Contact Michael.maggiori@numotion.com for information on their continuing education program.
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) 

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is an employee contributing payroll program.  Every employee of the federal government can participate in this program.  Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois is a participating charity.  Our CFC number is 48552. If you know a federal employee interested in contributing to our charity, please pass our information along!

Survey for SCI/D Mobile App Development
Our friends at United Spinal Association are currently in the early stages of developing a mobile app that is aimed at managing the daily tasks and regimens of the SCI/D community.  If you have a moment, take part in their survey to give your input.
 


SCI Support Groups:
for persons with injuries & families
Advocate Christ Medical Center
4440 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Ground Floor 0 Room 0265

Guest Speaker on Nutrition
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 5:00-6:00 pm
Refreshments will be served
Contact  Mercedes Rauen at SCIA 708-671-1808 or sciinjury@aol.com
**Support group will be taking a break until March!

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hosptial
26W171 Roosevelt Road
3rd Floor Gym
Wheaton, IL 60187
**Support group will be taking a break until March!
Contact Monica Blaauw for meeting dates and locations

Springfield Support Group
Hope Clinic Support Group
2924 N. Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL
Contact Christie Davis for more information
Christiedavispt@gmail.com

Rockford Support Group
Van Matre Health South Rehabilitation Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury Support Inititative
950 S. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm

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
Contact Lisa Cline at 217-788-3461 or Cline.Lisa@mhsil.com

 

Park District Adaptive Sports Programs

Watch for your neighborhood park district's fall brochure for adapted sports programs in your community.  Some adapted sports activities may include Sled Hockey, Wheelchair Softball, or Power Soccer.  Many programs are through the Special Recreation Association.  Stay active in your community today!
The SCIA newsletter is an informational resource only.  SCIA neither endorses nor recommends services provided by any of the sources listed therein.
 
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