September 2015
Back to Injury Prevention
Our kids are back to school and its time to schedule your injury prevention program at your local school, library, or community group. Contact us at
sciinjury@aol.com to arrange your
injury prevention program.
We now do presentations on Fall Prevention for senior citizen groups, so contact SCIA for scheduling.
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September is Spinal Cord Injury
Awareness Month
The United Spinal Association Golden State Chapter is starting a viral hashtag campaign to help celebrate, using #morethanmychair.
The idea is simple
: have people with SCI post pictures of themselves doing activities outside of their wheelchair. Too often the general population think people that live with paralysis are confined to their wheelchairs and live a sedentary life. This campaign's mission is to smash those stereotypes by showcasing pictures of wheelchair users doing things outside of their four wheels.
The Chapter wants people to post their picture(s) on various social media sites, mainly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and put #morethanmychair and #SCImonth in the caption. The campaign will take place throughout the month of September, but hopefully the message that we are, in fact, more than our chairs, will resonate beyond.
Picture ideas: people participating in adaptive recreational activities like swimming, surfing, skydiving, handcycling, waterskiing, snow skiing, etc; driving a car or flying an airplane; someone standing or exercising in physical therapy; or a person simply sitting on the couch with family with their wheelchair nearby.
Here are some caption ideas that people can pair with their photos:
1. I am not confined to my wheelchair. I am #morethanmychair.
#SCImonth #spinalcordinjury #TriumphOverSCI
2. I am #morethanmychair. Are you?
#SCImonth #spinalcordinjury #TriumphOverSCI
3. My wheelchair does not define me. #morethanmychair #SCImonth #spinalcordinjury #TriumphOverSCI
4. Just because I use a wheelchair, doesn't mean I'm just sitting around. #morethanmychair #SCImonth #spinalcordinjury #TriumphOverSCI
5. My wheelchair is a tool. It does not define me. #morethanmychair #SCImonth #spinalcordinjury #TriumphOverSCI
This is a great way for people to celebrate this important month and post fun pictures.
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Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Symposium
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Saturday, October 3, 2015
(more info in the body of this newsletter)
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2015
Mobility Expo
Tinley Park Convention Center
Saturday, November 14, 2015 10 am-4 pm
SCIA Winter Benefit
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
February 20, 2016
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Car with Hand Controls!
Two Door 1999 Cadillac Eldorado with 101,000 miles. Owned since 2001, well taken care of and very dependable! Had hand control installed.
$5,000 OBO
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FREE Invacare bed!
3 years old and has a remote, comes with a gel mattress and an air mattress with a fixed pressure pump. Great shape! Must be picked up in a Chicago suburb. Contact Kim.brown3@comcast.net
or 630-632-1055
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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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Beyond Boundaries
On September 11- 13, 2015, Beyond Boundaries will be enjoying a weekend full of exciting events. Seven teams and over 60 people from five hospitals, including RIC, Schwab, Christ, Marianjoy, and Van Matre-Health South, will be participating in events such as kayaking, rock climbing, camping, and hand cycling.
Beyond Boundaries works in conjunction with Adaptive Adventures and takes place in Mississippi Palisades Park. It is a limitless outdoor adventure. Each year team members share inspiring and motivating stories from their weekend. We are excited to hear the stories from this year's participants!
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National Dog Day/Pet of the Month
August 26, 2015 was National Dog Day. This one was our favorites!
Send us a picture of your dog (or cat) and we will post a pet of the month in our newsletter.
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SCIA Newsletter Survey
A survey conducted by Elmhurst College students, under the direction of Professor Tim Buividas, will be studying organizational leadership, management and development.
This survey will be of particular interest to those who are spinal cord injured, family members of those with SCI, and health professionals.
This is a great opportunity for us at SCIA to learn the needs of those who are spinal cord injured and the ways the association can help. We would also love to hear input on what you would like to see the organization do. This survey will be conducted by Elmhurst College students.
We urge you to participate upon receiving the survey. Look for it in the coming weeks!
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Shriners Hospital For Children: Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury Symposium . . .
featuring trends in SCI, wheeled Mobility, Pain, Alternative Medicine and much more
Shriners Hospitals for Children is the only multi-hospital health care system in the United States with spinal cord injury rehabilitation and management programs geared specifically to pediatrics. Inpatient and outpatient services, directed by physicians specializing in pediatric spinal ctord injury are provided. Patients receive the full range of services and support they need to recover as fully as possible and go on to live fulfilling, productive lives.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Registration @ 7:30 am
Program runs 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Who Should Attend: Pediatricians, physiatrists, residents, psychologists, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, recreation therapists, nurses, nurse practitioners and dieticians.
Tuition: (Includes continental breakfast and lunch) Healthcare Professionals: $50 Students/Residents: $25
Location: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago 2211 North Oak Park Avenue Chicago, IL 60707-3392 Wheelchair accessible. Free parking
Continuing Education Credit: This course is pending approval for 6.0 Contact Hours.
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ReelAbilities Film Festival
ReelAbilities is the largest festival in the United States dedicated to sharing the human experience of disability through film and art. Its coming to Chicago September 9-13, 2015. For showtimes visit
www.reelabilitieschicago.org
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Woman Paralyzed In Car Accident Creates
Jeans For People In Wheelchairs
An interesting article about new jeans available for those who use a wheelchair.
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Bank of America Chicago Marathon October 11, 2015
Our SCIA Bank of America Chicago Marathon team is fundraising! Only one month left to raise funds for SCIA. Donations of any amount are appreciated.
If you would like to make a donation in support of Team SCIA, please use the link below. Thank you!
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SportsAbilities
SportsAbilities is all about getting relevant information to people with disabilities whether that means access to resources, events to help people stay active, or news articles. There national calendar has events from all over the country but you can find out about specific events in your area by visiting the website and clicking on your state under the calendars tab.
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RIC Adaptive Sports Program
The RIC Adaptive Sports Program offers eleven different sports programs. They offer Archery, Boccia, Cycling/Road Racing, Wheelchair Basketball, Golf, Sled Hockey, Wheelchair Softball, Wheelchair Rugby, Military Sports Program, Caring for Kids, Junior Competitive Sports and Rock Climbing.
These programs are open to anyone with a disability.
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The Wheelchair Chef
It is that time of year when gardens are plentiful and meals come together with fresh ingredients! But sometimes we think about getting around a kitchen or harvesting a garden...from a wheelchair... and it sounds like hard work! Not for
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RIC Survey for Travelers with Disabilities
This study focuses on three aspects of airline travel for people who are non-ambulatory:
1- Using a boarding chair or lift system to get down the aisle of a plane and into the airline seat.
2- Sitting on a standard economy airline seat for the duration of greater than a two-hour flight.
3- Transporting and protecting the wheelchair that is stowed in the belly of the aircraft.
Data collection will include consumer input, participation in a simulated boarding process assessing passenger and flight attendant posture and safety, pressure mapping and postural tendencies after transferring into an airline seat, and detailed methodology of manual and powered wheelchairs being transported to and stored in the belly of the aircraft.
The outcomes will provide design concepts and parameters of assistive technology to improve the safety, comfort, and quality of the flight for the passenger and wheelchair.
The hands-on research is being done at RIC with assistance from airlines using O'Hare International Airport. To provide input about experiences travelling from a wheelchair user's perspective, please use the following link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airtravel_survey
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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, September 29, 2015 @ 5:00pm
Contact Mercedes Rauen at SCIA
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hosptial
26W171 Roosevelt Road
3rd Floor Gym
Wheaton, IL 60187
SCI Social- September 15, 2015
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
**New Decatur Area Group!!
S.C.I.P Support Group
Heartland Health Care Center
444 W. Harrison Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
217-419-8855
Meeting October 1, 2015- a group gathering for fun and games.
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
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Calling all Amazon Shoppers!
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