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SCIA Spring Seminar:
Spinal Cord Injury and Chronic Pain
The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois is presenting a seminar,
Spinal Cord Injury and Chronic Pain, on May 30, 2015 at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, in Wheaton, IL.
The seminar is for clinicians who will be able to earn up to
four continuing education credits (CEU) as well as those personally impacted by SCI.
Spinal Cord Injury and Chronic Pain will include:
Chronic Pain and SCI, Ray Lee, MD Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Smart Wheel and Pressure Mapping Clinic, Kathrina K. Prostka, PT, ATP
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Development of Effective Locomotor Training Strategies for Individuals with Morot Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, T. George Hornby, PT, PhD Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Effects of Physiological Stressors (pain, cold exercise) and volitional and spastic activity in patients with motor incomplete SCI, T. George Hornby, PT, PhD Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Tours of MARTI Center
Chronic pain is a common and terrible complication of spinal cord injury. Therefore, we expect the seminar to be of great interest to both clinicians and persons with injuries.
**If you are interested in sponsoring this seminar, and/or exhibiting information on products and services that help those who are injured, please contact us at sciinjury@aol.com.
To purchase register for the seminar, use the link below.
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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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Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities of Illinois
May 18 & 19, 2015
Springfield, IL
Seminar @ Marianjoy
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Save The Date
Roll On Capital Hill
June 7-10, 2015
Promoting Health & Safety for Workers w/ Disabilities
June 9 & 10, 2015
Chicago, IL
SCIA Golf Outing
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Glenneagles Country Club
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Saturday, 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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A Shower bench commode in Springfield, IL
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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 the Yellow Brick Road: Care of Mind, Body and Spirit"
Hosted by Maine Township's MaineStay Youth & Family Services
Maine Township's MaineStay Youth and Family Services is hosting a seminar, "Beyond the Yellow Brick Road: Care of Mind, Body and Spirit" on Friday May 15, 2015 from 9-1:00pm at Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road in Des Plaines, IL. This program offers CEUs, and focuses on identifying the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
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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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Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois ( CCDI) 31st Annual Disability Rights Conference
The CCDI conference includes six workshops following two tracks: Advocacy and Independent Living for CIL staff, the annual meeting and awards luncheon, keynote speaker Andres Gallegos, legislative plenary session and the Independent Living Day Rally at the Capital. The conference is May 18 & 19, 2015 at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel. The Independent Living Day Rally is at the Capital Rotunda May 19, 2015 at noon.
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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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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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Accessible Travel Guide Book
Resting Easy In The US,
by Candy Harrington,
is a newly released lodging guidebook that features unique properties that are wheelchair accessible. Harrington is a veteran journalist and accessible travel expert. The book includes accurate access descriptions and detailed photographs of over 90 properties across the US. The guide also includes accessible sites, attractions and trails located near properties.
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Samara Fund 1 Fundraiser
Enjoy a festive atmosphere, good food, and the terrific music of the Jah Moe Band, all for a good cause! The Samara Fund 1 was created to help assure quality education for kids attending Sherman Public School in Chicago. With the help of Samara, Sherman students have access to books, supplies, and technologies that are helping to keep their school among Chicago's very best in academic achievement. On June 6, 2015 Samara is hosting a casual fundraiser.
Home of Ray Sparr
20921 W. Ardmore Circle Plainfield, IL
Food will be served 3:00-6:00pm
Raffle Drawing 6:00pm
Jah Moe Band will play following the raffle until the last person leaves
Tickets- a minimum donation to attend
Hot dogs $1
Hamburgers $2
Morton Steakhouse Prime Rib plate $10
** Rain location will be at Romeoville High School
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Research Studies Available
Worcester State University Quality of Sleep among individuals with SCI- A study from Worcester State University. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Pg7TXXO86Fkk2N9x_ibjzeD4BgVpL0GNmi6eZ2l21o8/viewform?usp=send_form RIC RIC is conducting research to determine the effect of a wheelchair skills training program on outcomes in persons with spinal cord injury. Must be 18-75 years old, have a non-progressive spinal cord injury, and use a manual wheelchair as primary means of mobility. Participants will receive compensation. Contact 312-238-2802 for Brian Weiland or Jessica Pedersen. |
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, May 26, 2015 @ 5:00pm
Guest Speaker- A Nutritionist
Contact Mercedes Rauen at SCIA
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hosptial
26W171 Roosevelt Road
3rd Floor Gym
Wheaton, IL 60187
Guest Speaker: Katy Rosseland, CTRS/Outreach Coordinator from Vaughn House
Tuesday May 19, 2015 6:00-7:30pm
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
May: Outing: Bravehearts at eh Bergman Center: An introduction to Hippotherapy
June: Outing: Bowling
July: BBQ at the park
August: Aviators outing
September: Adaptive adventures!! Details to follow about a camping trip
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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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