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The Mission of the Connecticut Chapter - National Spinal Cord Injury Association is to support those with spinal related injuries or diseases and their families by being an advocate for their rights while serving as a resource to its members and the general public. We will provide individual support and furnish information to afford greater awareness of disabilities, spinal cord research, prevention and education. In addition, we will provide activities and events with the goal of empowering our members.
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National Spinal Cord Injury Association - Connecticut Chapter
c/o Gaylord Hospital   
Gaylord Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Phone: (203)284-1045 Email:nscia@sciact.org

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The National Spinal Cord Injury Association Connecticut Chapter is a group of individuals that join together with the hopes of improving the lives of people who have been affected by a spinal related injury or disease within the state of Connecticut.   read complete Chapter Overview...


NSCIA CT CHAPTER TOP STORIES...

THE FREEDOM TO TRAVEL RADIO SHOW
     Posted March 2008
Every other Sunday beginning March 23rd - THE FREEDOM TO TRAVEL RADIO SHOW - will be airing live on BBS Radio. This program highlights and interviews interesting people and topics around anything that has to do with a disability. Get involved or just listen in on www.bbsradio.com - station two - 6:55 PM Eastern time, Sunday's every other week beginning March 23rd, 2008. More...
Dr. Bernie Brucker dies at age 61
DAVID QUINONES, Miami Herald      Posted February 2008
Bernard S. Brucker, an associate professor at the University of Miami department of pyschiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Brucker Biofeedback Center at Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, died in his home of a heart attack Saturday morning. He was 61. More...
CT Chapter Presidents Award 2007: Cathie Anderson
Jeff Dion, President CT Chapter      Posted December 2007
This year's NSCIA CT Chapter Presidents Award was given to Cathie Anderson at our Annual Picnic at Gaylord Hospital this past summer. Cathie has continued to volunteer with our Association for the past 5 years as our Treasurer and has served as Treasurer for 2 Presidents. In addition to her volunteer work she is the CFO. Of Eastern Rehabilitation Network which co-sponsors our annual Golf Tournament in September. In addition to being a Board Member, Treasurer, Cathie has also helped re-write our bi-laws and chapters in our resource directory. It is with great honor that I presented her with this award because if it isn’t for people like Cathie our Association wouldn’t be as successful as it is today. Thank you Cathie!
Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative Newsletter
     April 2008
The NSCIA CT Chapter partners with the CT Disability Advocacy Collaborative to bring you this month's 'Disability Advocacy Bulletin Board.' Click here to view this month's Newsletter. More...
Action Alert: New CMS Regulations Hurt Centers for Independent Living
     Posted March 2008
Many of you have been reading lately about CMS and Targeted Case Management (TCM). Yesterday the NCIL PAS Committee hosted Representative Keith Ellison's (D-MN) Legislative Director. Representative Ellison has introduced a temporary fix to TCM (H.R. 5173) and Sen. Norm Coleman (D-MN) has introduced a companion Senate bill (S. 2578). This legislation would delay application of proposed changes to Medicaid payment rules for case management and targeted case management services. More...
Spinal Cord Injury Informational Series at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
Posted: November 2006     
This group is open to persons with a spinal cord injury, family members, friends and interested professionals.

When:
3rd Wednesday of every month, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
490 Blue Hills Avenue
Hartford, CT 06112
Contact: Paige McCullough-Casciano,CTRS : (860) 714-2421 or pmccullo@stfranciscare.org
SCI CT Resource Directory Now Available Online!
     Posted: November 2007
The CT Disability Advocacy Collective (CT-DAC) has graciously assisted us in developing an online version of the NSCIACT Resource Directory. Click here it check it out! More...
Check Out the Connecticut Tech Act Project...
     Posted: November 2007
Their mission is to increase independence and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through increased access to Assistive Technology for work, school and community living. The CT Tech Act Project operates out of the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. Their goal is to help individuals with disabilities of all ages and all disabilities, as well as family members, employers, educators and other professionals have access to Assistive Technology devices and services. More...
Bowl New England Offers Adaptive Bowling Lanes
     Posted January 19, 2007
Looking for some fun? Bowl New England, a growing bowling center operator of 19 locations throughout the Northeast, has just he thing for our group to do. With 4 locations in Connecticut, we know that you will be extremely satisfied with our new renovated, handicap accessible features! More...
CT Chapter 'ConnCord' Newsletter Highlights:
Issue : Spring 2006
The CT Resource Directory:
Your Guide for Information, Support & Services for those living with a spinal cord injury.

NSCIA CT Chapter Spinal Cord Injury Resource Directory
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    NSCIA CT Events At-A-Glance
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    September 27 2008
    10:00 am – 4:00 pm    		 Disability Convention and Expo 2008 more info...
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    ConnCord Newsletter Archives:

    1.  People With Disabilities Can Work - It’s the law!
    2.  NTAF Helps Patients Raise Money for Medical Expenses
    3.  Easter Seals Opens Mobilty Center
    4.  2004 Golf Tournament Raises Over $6000
    5.  Support for a Spinal Cord Injury
    6.  Boundless Playgrounds - Access for Everyone
    7.  Nutritional Needs of a Person with Spinal Cord Injury, Part 1
    8.  Miami Project Special Report: Genetic Research Update
    9.  The Kennedy Center's Travel Training Program
    10.  FITNESS AND SCI: Not only for physical reasons
    11.  Electrical Stimulation - It’s use following spinal cord injury
    12.  Sports Massage for the Wheelchair Athlete
    13.  NSCIA CT Chapter Advocay Report: Work Incentives
    14.  Neotrofin Trial to Begin
    15.  Osteoporosis and Spinal cord injury
    16.  REDI Online: A Resource for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
    17.  The Future of SCI Research
    18.  Electrodes Help Partly Paralyzed Man Walk

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