Tag: Independence
Scotland gets landmark housing project for people with spinal injuries
The heads of two charitable organisations have come together to mark the start of a housing project to help people from across Scotland build...
Virtual reality helps spinal cord patients gain confidence
Spinal injury patient Bob Jones may be paralyzed and in a wheelchair, but he won't sit still for long. He uses virtual reality technology...
Garden Therapy
Planting the seeds of success
Recovering from a stroke or a spinal cord injury takes time, patience, and a lot of hard work. But some...
Rehab Methods Equally Good at Restoring Walking Ability
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 - When getting patients with incomplete spinal cord injuries back on their feet and walking, either of two rehab approaches...
The Diveheart Foundation
Building confidence and independence in children and adults with disabilities is the primary mission of the Diveheart Foundation
Through SCUBA diving, snorkeling and related activities...
Diveheart Foundation
The Diveheart Foundation was founded in Early 2001 and is a non-profit tax exempt ( 501-C3 ) national organization chartered in the state of...
Monkey Helpers Lend a ‘Helping Hand’
People who lost the use of their arms and legs face challenges the rest of us can hardly imagine. Some of them are unable...
Program fights mistakes that last lifetime
Chad Thomas said that one moment in the summer of 1998 changed his life forever.
Then 18 years old, the now 25-year-old Thomas fell asleep...
Accessing Computers Using On Screen Keyboards
The ability to manipulate the computer cursor using a mouse or other pointing Peripheral can allow computer access for individuals who do not have...
Canadian Paraplegic Association
The mission of the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) is to assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self...