11th Annual Golf Outing!
We look forward to seeing you on the green!!
Our annual golf outing is quickly approaching. We hope you will join us for a fun day of golf, lunch, raffles, drinks, and dinner on
Wednesday, July 29, 2015.
Our golf outing will be at Gleneagle Country Club in Lemont, IL. If you are interested in
sponsoring our event and have questions please contact us at
sciinjury@aol.com, or you can purchase your tickets and sponsorship via paypal.
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Spring Seminar
Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Spring Seminar, Spinal Cord Injury and Chronic Pain, on Saturday, May 30, 2015.
The seminar was a big success! And thank you to Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital for hosting our seminar.
A special thank you to our sponsors:
Life's Plan, Inc
NuMotion
And our Vendors:
Access
Dive Heart
EHLS
Elite Care Management
Hollister, Inc.
Life's Plan, Inc.
Maxim Health Services
Mobility Works
Numotion
Q-Transport-SCR Medical
Respir Tech
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SCIA Golf Outing
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Glenneagles Country Club
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2015
Mobility Expo
Saturday, November 14, 2015 10 am-4 pm
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ACCESSIBLE VAN!
2005 Ford E150 Econo Club Wagon w. Braun automatic lift.
41,500 miles
$14,700
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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Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 11, 2015
Our SCIA Bank of America Chicago Marathon team has started fundraising!
If you would like to make a donation in support of Team SCIA, please use the link below. Thank you!
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Reimbursement Reductions by IL Medicaid
Regrettably, due to drastic and unexpected payment reductions implemented by the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), Numotion has been forced to suspend deliveries of most products & services until the State addresses this issue and restores previous payment policies. For the time being, unfortunately, the only services Numotion is able to provide are evaluations and warranty repairs. During this period, Numotion asks that customers continue to communicate with them regarding any issues they are experiencing with their equipment.
Numotion will continue to advocate for a reversal of these cuts so they can resume providing all products & services as soon as possible. Numotion appreciates your help informing the appropriate officials of the problems this will cause and why you need this equipment to remain mobile and independent.
How you can help:
EMAIL & CALL your state legislator.
CALL IL Governor Rauner's office at (217) 782-0244 regarding how this issue is affecting you.
CALL the Department of Health and Family Services at (800) 226-0768, option 5 and ask them to support people with disabilities who require CRT by maintaining the historic reimbursement policies for these products and services.
Thank you for your support in working to resolve this issue.
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Upcoming Adaptive Sports Events
The summer is a great time to get involved in adaptive sports; here are a few upcoming events that you may be interested in:
Events offered: Archery, Boccia, Powerlifting, Swimming, Track and Field, Air Rifle, Mondo Track. These events are qualifiers for 2015 US Paralympics Track and Field National Championships and the National Junior Disability Championships. Registration is FREE for injured military. Please see attached flyer.
Dare2Tri Kids Camp: July 14-15, 2015
This event is open to youth ages 6-21 with a physical disability or visual impairment. Sports include open water swimming, cycling, running/pushing, transition, nutrition and more. Transportation for youth within Chicago city limits is available, as well as scholarships.
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National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Weight Management and Nutrition in People with SCI FAQs
Why is nutrition important after a spinal cord injury?
*Nutrition can impact health
*Persons with SCI are at higher risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, & obesity.
* Weight can decrease mobility and independence.
*Weight can increase expenses.
* Weight increases risk for pressure sores & bone loss.
What are the benefits of weight management?
* Lowered risk for early death, some cancers, heart disease, pressure sores, urinary tract infection.
* Decreased feelings of stress, anxiety, and loneliness.
* Better muscle strength, endurance, self image, and sleep quality.
* Better management of muscle spasms, chronic pain and bowel program.
What happens after spinal cord injury?
* Metabolism slows down due to inactivity and a decrease in muscle mass. Your body needs fewer calories each day because it uses less energy. This plays a part in weight gain.
Learn more at the National Center on Health, Physical Activity & Disability at
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Are you due for a National SCI Database follow-up interview?
If you're coming up on your 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40 year anniversary of injury, you may be due for your follow-up interview. If you don't want to wait to be contacted, please call or email Kelsey Stipp 312-238-1405, or
kstipp@ric.org
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American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) 25th Anniversary July 26, 2015
Help the Great Lakes ADA Center spread the word about the PLEDGE ON! Campaign by signing the pledge and sharing with your networks. More information can be found here: http://adaanniversary.org/pledgeon
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RIC Adaptive Sports Program
The RIC Adaptive Sports Program offers 11 different sports programs. Programs include: Archery, Boccia, Cycling/ Road Racing, Wheelchair Basketball, Golf, Sled Hockey, Wheelchair Softball, Wheelchair Rugby, Military Sports Programs, Caring for Kids, Junior Competitive Sports, and Rock Climbing. To learn more and get involved visit
http://www.ricsports.org or call 312-238-5001
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RIC LIFE Center Membership: Patient and Family Educaiton Resources
Patient and family education is a critical component of rehabilitation. As a result, RIC created Learning, Innovation, Family, Empowerment (LIFE) Center. Benefits to LIFE membership include access to personal reading lists, quick access to Patient and Family Education resources, updates on new resources, research, and discoveries, and information to RIC education programs, events and news. For more information go to www.lifecenter.ric.org
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SCIA offers
Think First, a national brain and SCI prevention program. Volunteers who are spinal cord injured go to local schools, day camps, 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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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
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 @ 5:00pm
Guest Speaker: Deanna Lilla, Respir Tech:
Airway Clearance Therapy
Contact Mercedes Rauen at SCIA
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hosptial
26W171 Roosevelt Road
3rd Floor Gym
Wheaton, IL 60187
No June meeting.
Contact Monica Blaauw for meeting dates and locations
SCI Support Group Rockford IL
Van Matre Rehab Hospital
950 S. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Outpatient Gym
Meets the second Wednesday of each month @ 6:00pm
June: Canceled
July: BBQ at the park
August: Aviators outing
September: Adaptive adventures!! Details to follow about a camping trip
**New Decatur Area Group!!
S.C.I.P Support Group
Heartland Health Care Center
444 W. Harrison Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
217-419-8855
Thursday, July 2, 2015 @ 6:00pm
Guest Speaker: Matt Friel from United Access Champaign
on how to go about getting a new vehicle, converting vehicles, and other medical equipment information
Refreshments will be served
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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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Calling all Amazon Shoppers!
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