Hurricane Helene Relief for Wheelchair Users Is on the Way

Here’s How You Can Apply—and How You Can Show Solidarity

United Spinal Association has provided direct relief to survivors of natural and human-caused disasters going back to the historic hurricane season of 2017. Thanks to the generosity of the Neilsen Foundation, we distributed life-changing mini-grants to hurricane, wildfire, and flood survivors to wheelchair users across the country.

All-terrain wheelchairs coming to Connecticut state parks

All-terrain wheelchairs are coming to five Connecticut state parks in October. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) piloted the program and started with purchasing 10 all-terrain wheelchairs. One model has a track system and the other is a wheel-based chair. Both give people the ability to venture off onto the trails who may not have been able to before!

Take - a - Vet Sailing September 14, 2024

Join Sail Connecticut Access and the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Connecticut on Saturday September 14, 2024 for a day of sailing, adventure and camaraderie for local disabled veterans, their friends and families.  Click below to sign up or for more information: 

iManage-SCI: Study Participation Opportunity

Conducted by The Center for Health Assessment Research and Translation, University of Delaware. Would you like to try iManage-SCI,  our web-based, interactive system for individuals with SCI that is designed to improve well-being? Participation would include the following:

• Independently access and use the system via the internet once a week for 6 weeks
• Review system content and complete brief, weekly assessments

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Congratulations to Diana Pernigotti, our latest Philip B. Arnold Award recipient!

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, the Spinal Cord Injury Association of CT honored Diana Pernigotti as the latest recipient of the esteemed Philip B. Arnold Award. 

Diana Pernigotti has served the spinal cord injury community for over 15 years. Through her work and volunteer services, she has connected people with resources, education, and opportunities with the main goal of assisting in improving the quality of life for persons with a spinal cord injury.