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: 

Take - a - Vet Sailing September 9, 2023

The Annual Take - a - Vet Sailing event is back! Join us for a day of fun and sailing on Long Island Sound from Brewer's Pilot's Point in Westbrook CT.  Morning coffee and donuts and lunch will be provided.

2022 Candidates’ Forum on Disability Issues Oct 12, 2022

A non-partisan forum with candidates (or their surrogates) running for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of the State, and United States Congress. Candidates will answer questions from Diane Smith on disability topics that include employment, transportation, housing, health care and other related issues.

A Virtual Town Hall with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal

November 5 | 2-3PM EDT

Topics will include:

• Medicare Updates and Concerns
• Congress/Administration Priorities
• 2022 Medicare Enrollment
• Click below to regiser!

Knowledge in Motion WebCast: Spinal Stimulation for Individuals with Paraplegia

Join us on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:30-8:00 PM EST for a live webcast on Spinal Stimulation for Individuals with Paraplegia, hosted by Lisa A. Beck, MS, APRN, CNS, CRRN and Clinical Nurse Specialist Megan Gill, PT, DPT, NCS.

This presentation will emphasize current spinal stimulation technologies available in clinical research laboratories around the world. 

Knowledge in Motion WebCast: Increasing Signal to Noise Ratio in the Spinal Cord

Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2020 6:30-8:00 PM EST for a live webcast presented by Dr. Amanda Zimmerman, PhD. During this seminar, Dr. Zimmerman will discuss how the inhibitory/excitatory balance in the spinal cord is critical to both movement and sensation, and how it is disrupted after SCI.

11th Annual Twilight Gala Postponed due to Coronavirus concerns

Due to the concern regarding the spread of coronavirus, the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Connecticut is following the State of Connecticut’s lead in limiting large gatherings of people. We made the decision to postpone the Saturday, March 14, 2020 Twilight Gala.  While we are grateful for all your support and truly enjoy celebrating with you, we believe in safety first regarding the health of our community.

We will be in touch once we have additional information to share.  Please check back to our website at

Permobil Tailgate at Kinsmen Brewery - October 10th

Please join us at Kinsmen Brewery for a PERMOBIL TAILGATE! October 10 form 4 - 7 pm. Our truck and trailer are stocked with product, media, SWAG, and corn hole! This great location will reserve an indoor area for fun and food afterwards as well! Come check out our product and celebrate having only 1 more day to the work week with Permobil!

Adaptive Ballroom Dancing Workshop August 17th

Join Andrea Resnisky, dance instructor at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios of West Hartford CT on Saturday August 17, 2019 at 2-3:30pm for a free 90 minute workshop. Andrea holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University and received two certifications in Para Dance at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. She looks forward to starting a Dance Mobility program here in CT.

Mt Sinai Rehab13th Annual Picnic on the CT River - Aug 21st

Wednesday, August 21st 2019 at 5:00- 7:00 pm - Jaycees Community Boathouse at Riverside Park, 20 Leibert Road, Hartford

Annual picnic is open to all persons with Spinal Cord Injury, Limb Loss, Stroke Survivors, CARP Members, and their family members. Picnic will take place in front of boathouse, near river.

Please RSVP to Paige @ (860)714-2421/E-mail pmccullo@THealthofNE.org by Monday, August 19th with number of individuals planning to attend and item you wish to contribute

United Spinal Association Picnic - Gaylord Hospital August 28

Come and join us for some good food and a discussion about the United Spinal Association! Family and friends welcome! Please note the change in location!!! Join us on Facebook Live by searching for: “Spinal Cord Injury Support Group at Gaylord Hospital”

When: Wednesday August 28th, at 4:30 pm

Where: Roncari Gym (Jackson Building) at Gaylord Hospital 50 Gaylord Farm Road, Wallingford, CT

2019 SCIACT Milford Bar Crawl - June 22

Joins us for the Downtown Milford Super Heros vs. Villains Bar Crawl on June 22nd.  Wear your favorite Super Hero Tee shirts and costumes and get drink specials at all 4 bars.  Click below for details:

May 2019 Opportunities to Row and Ride

The Spinal Cord Informational Series of Mount SInai Rehab presents 2 great opportunities to get involved in the outdoors:

1. Adaptive Cycle Clinic May 11, 2019

2. CT Adaptive Rowing Program (CARP) Orientation May 29, 2019

Click below for more details

Gaylord SCI Support Group - Featuring UHart PT Students

Come and join us for a discussion with UHart PT student! Family and friends welcome! Join us on Facebook Live by searching for: “Spinal Cord Injury Support Group At Gaylord Hospital”

When: Wednesday April 24th, at 4:30 pm
Where: Inpatient Gym (Luscomb Building) at Gaylord

Zappos Adaptive and Runway of Dreams Fashion Show

March 27, 2019 - Las Vegas, Nevada. & Live Streaming.

Zappos Adaptive and the Runway of Dreams Foundation are partnering to start a revolution by hosting the first, nationally live-streamed fashion event for people with disabilities, their families, friends, teachers, therapists, leaders and innovators for an unforgettable night to celebrate inclusion and experience the transformation taking place in the fashion industry. If you can’t come to Vegas, the party will come to you! Join in through YouTube Live, or the livestream link on zappos.com/adaptive/fashionshow.

Knowledge in Motion WebCast: Shaping the Spinal Cord Injury Research Landscape

Join us on Thursday, November 8, 2018 6:30 - 8:00 pm Eastern Time for a live webcast presented by Chloe Slocum, MD, MPH. Dr. Slocum will explore historical perspectives in spinal cord injury (SCI) research and examine how consumer feedback and input has been integral to the current research landscape. 

Learn more about The NEAT Center at Oak Hill

Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 (12:00pm – 1:00pm)

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill focuses on empowering individuals of all ages and abilities through the use of Assistive Technology supports and services.Join us in this webinar, as we provide an overview of our services including the benefits of a NEAT Membership.

Quinnipiac University's 6th Annual Walk & Roll 5K

The 6th Annual Walk and Roll 5k to benefit spinal cord injury will be held at Quinnipiac University's North Haven Campus on October 20, 2018! There will be raffles, vendors, food and tons of fun for everyone! Proceeds will be donated to the Connecticut chapter of the United Spinal Association. Click below for more information & to register!

Chair Yoga at Mt Sinai Starts Nov 1

Interested in Adaptive Rowing?

Then Learn to Row with Us! The Connecticut Adaptive Rowing Program (CARP) is designed to serve a wide variety of recreational and competitive rowing enthusiasts with physical disabilities and/or visual impairments and offers and orientation scheduled for for May 24, 2017 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. 

Take a Veteran Sailing - Sept 11, 2016

Annually on the Sunday closest to September 11, United Spinal Association teams up with Sail Connecticut Access to provide of day of sailing, adventure and camaraderie to local veterans and disabled veterans. Click below to watch a video of this great day.

Milford "Bar Crawl" Raises Money for SCIACT

The 7th Annual Milford Bar Crawl was held on Saturday July 9, 2016 at 1pm, making the rounds to local establishments like Citrus, Archie Moores, Eli's, and Stonebridge where many still stayed well into the night. Participants raised not only SCI awareness but $1750 for the United Spinal Association CT Chapter a well! Click for photos of this year's event.

Gaylord Sports Association has become Paralympic Sport Club of Southern New England

posted February 2012

This prominent designation not only gives national visibility to Gaylord Hospital for the established adaptive sports that we currently provide, but will enhance our existing programming and broaden the scope of adaptive sports to the elite level.

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Informational Series

posted January 2012

Save the Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Guest: Elanah Sherman from the State Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person’s With Disabilities (ADA, Lemon Law, Voting Rights)

Meeting Location: Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital 490 Blue Hills Ave, Hartford, CT.

NSCIA Supports CT Team Reeve 2nd Annual Roll-A-Thon

posted October 2011

The CT Chapter of NSCIA supported the CT Team Reeve 2nd Annual Roll-A-Thon on Sunday September 25, 2011. A great many people attended the event in Hartford's Bushnell Park, participating in adaptive sports and a wheelchair course through the park. Participants received information from our chapter and we signed up 11 new members.

Save the Date: Shelton Riverwalk Wheel / Walk for Fitness

OCTOBER 2, 2011 - Shelton, CT

6th Annual SCI/CARP Pot-luck Cookout on the CT River

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
This cookout is open to all persons with a Spinal Cord Injury, family, friends and CARP Members. This program is co-sponsored by the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, Connecticut Chapter and facilitated by Bryan Tronosky, PT, Nicole Burdick, OTR/L and Paige McCullough-Casciano, CTRS from Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital.

Save the Date: 2011 Wheeling & Able Golf Classic

Come out for a great day of golf on one of New England’s finest public courses to benefit the programs and services of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA-CT). Funds raised at the 12th Wheeling and Able Golf Classic will stay in CT to help those who have suffered a SCI and will help supplement statewide education and outreach programs.