Tag Archives: National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month – Checking In with the NIDILRR SCI Projects

Posted on September 1, 2021 by naricspotlight

For National SCI Awareness Month, we check in with the latest NIDILRR-funded centers and projects conducting research and development to support independence across the life span. Continue reading →

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SCI Awareness – All Year Long

Posted on September 29, 2020 by modum65

NARIC Project Director Mark Odum reflects on SCI Awareness Month, COVID-19, and why “awareness” is a year-long activity. Continue reading →

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I’m Exceptional – and I Have Research to Thank for It

Posted on September 11, 2019 by modum65

For National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, NARIC’s director Mark Odum reflects on his own injury and what it means to live beyond expectations. In 1974, I dove into a backyard swimming pool and my life changed completely. I became … Continue reading →

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The Long View of Living with Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on September 27, 2018 by naricspotlight

Did you know NIDILRR has funded one of the longest-running studies of the effects of spinal cord injury (SCI) and aging, following the same individuals for more than 45 years? The current project, Aging and Spinal Cord Injury: A 45-Year … Continue reading →

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National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month – Start with the Basics

Posted on September 5, 2018 by naricspotlight

September has been designated National Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Awareness Month, thanks to a Senate resolution, and throughout the month we’ll highlight research and resources from the NIDILRR SCI community. The NIDILRR-funded National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center estimates there … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost National SCI Awareness Month and We’re Celebrating with Even More Research!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by naricspotlight

This was one of our most popular posts for 2015 and now we’ve UPDATED IT for 2016 (including international research)! In addition to these selections, we’ll be sharing a host of ready-to-use resources from the NIDILRR community and elsewhere. Follow … Continue reading →

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