Tag Archives: spinal cord injury

Research, Information, and Resources in Spanish: Supporting the Spanish-Speaking Disability Community

Posted on April 12, 2023 by mpgarcia

Did you know NARIC and other NIDILRR-funded projects produce resources in Spanish? Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Wheelchair Technology of Today and Tomorrow

Posted on March 1, 2023 by modum65

NARIC Director Mark X. Odum reflects on his experience as a powered wheelchair user and what this essential technology means to his independence. Continue reading →

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This Valentine’s Day Make Heart Health Your Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2023 by cgraves34

February 14th is Valentine’s Day and the day most associated with love, romance, and of course hearts. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed proclamation 3566 establishing February as American Heart Month to bring awareness and develop initiatives to address … Continue reading →

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From the Director’s Desk: SCI Day and Staying #Ready for Emergencies

Posted on September 7, 2022 by modum65

NARIC Director Mark Odum reflects on the SCI Awareness Month and Preparedness Month, and lessons he’s learned to stay #Ready Continue reading →

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Resources from the NIDILRR Community for the Spanish-Speaking Disability Community

Posted on October 14, 2021 by mpgarcia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (in English), a disability is “any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with … Continue reading →

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Resources from the NIDILRR Community for People with Spinal Cord Injury

Posted on September 16, 2021 by mpgarcia

This blog post discusses NIDILRR-funded evidence-based resources for people with spinal cord injury, their families, and the service providers that support them. Continue reading →

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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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Spinal Cord Injury: What is it and what resources and research are available?

Posted on July 9, 2021 by mpgarcia

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health, a spinal cord injury (SCI) is “damage to the tight bundle of cells and nerves that sends and receives signals from the brain … 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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Mental Health Impacts Us All

Posted on September 17, 2020 by mpgarcia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health is “an important part of overall health and well-being” and “includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.” Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act, it helps … Continue reading →

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