RT @SCI_MS: Started in 1970, the Spinal Cord Injury Model System (#SCIMS) program is celebrating 50 years of improving the care and outcomes for people with #SCI. Learn more here: https://t.co/BVwdxudL9D
The Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) can provide you with information about VA services and resources. All the representatives at the WVCC are women, and many are Veterans. Learn more: https://t.co/s2NHc2Xann #WomenVets
A #SpinalCordInjury is damage to the thick bundle of nerves that travel down your neck and back. It sends and receives messages between the brain and the body. These messages can mostly be divided into two systems: the somatic nervous system & the autonomic nervous system.
Check out our new article in the Archives of Rehab Research and Clinical Translation! It gives evidence that the Transfer Assessment Instrument Questionnaire (TAI-Q) is a reliable tool for self evaluation of transfers https://t.co/Mq3EwaytYk
@SCI_MS#wheelchair#transfers#TAIQ
Make sure to check out the ~virtual~ @AbilitiesExpo this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and come chat with us at our booth! We can’t wait to show you what we have in store #AbilitiesVE2
With the surge of #Covid_19 cases, we urge you to remember to protect yourself by regularly cleaning your #wheelchair (rims, locks, joystick; tires, armrests, push handles, footrests) and surfaces you touch frequently (such as phone, backpack, keys, doorknobs, assistive devices)
Do you want to learn more about wheelchairs? Our resources cover general information, choosing the right chair, maintenance, and more. #MSKTC#stayhealthy https://t.co/VjYMLHmR8V
When's the best time to mention your #disability during your #jobsearch or at work? Are you obliged to?
Together with @ANDisability we look at when and how you might choose to share information about your #disability with potential or current employers: https://t.co/jzDKbOacNA
If you are interested in learning more about #wheelchair maintenance, check out these #MSKTC factsheets for individuals with #SCI: https://t.co/p2onBOSZWP
#SCI researchers from @SciUpmc@SpauldingSCIMS and MRSCICS @AbilityLab were nominated for the Elizabeth and Sidney Licht Award for their publication that found #wheelchair breakdowns have far-reaching impacts on health and secondary injury. View abstract: https://t.co/28fmMUBp6M