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An experimental drug being tested on dachshunds and other dogs with spinal cord damage may eventually lead to new treatments for people with similar injuries. (New York Times Well Blog)

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Please honor Christopher Reeve's legacy by making a tax-deductible donation today.

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Make a donation in honor or in memory of someone with the option of sending a card.

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Kristi enjoys being an advocate for people with disabilities. She is not afraid to speak her mind. She has a voice and likes to use it.

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Showing "limitation" as a state of mind, Candace Cable has spoken all over the country about body, mind, and spirit wellness.

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Allen Rucker lectures widely on the subject of living with disability. He is also a contributing editor to “New Mobility” magazine and the chairman of the Writers With Disabilities Committee at the WGA.

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Daniel Gottlieb, a practicing psychologist and family therapist, is a nationally recognized mental health expert, talk show host, columnist, lecturer, and author. He is live in our Paralysis Community every Tuesday from 3-4 p.m. ET. Leave a question or comment anytime for him!

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Saralee Perel is an author and an essayist who is living with paralysis. She happily shares some of her life lessons with us.

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Eric LeGrand, bELieve 52, Rutgers Defensive Tackle, Out there trying to inspire the world

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Reeve Foundation Ambassador Odette Annable

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Reeve Foundation Ambassador Dave Annable

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Rick Hoyt was born with spastic quadriplegia and cerebral palsy. Doctors advised his parents to institutionalize him but they refused to. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.

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Capt. Montalvan is a highly decorated, U.S. Army veteran who found returning home after his two tours of duty in Iraq to be very challenging. He was plagued by pain from his physical wounds along with crippling post traumatic stress disorder. He became depressed and began to cut himself off from those he loved. It was only when he met Tuesday, a beautiful and sensitive service dog, that things started to turn around. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.

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The Paralympic Athlete It is a comprehensive reference for anyone involved in the care and training of Paralympic athletes. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.

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This memoir takes the reader through Bill Renje’s thirty year journey beginning as an uninspired, permanently paralyzed teenager to a point where he finally realizes true success and happiness. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.

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This guide can be an excellent resource for anyone who has suffered a stroke. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.

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In They Call Me Wheels, Geoff Matesky captivates his reader right from the start by sharing his very relatable take on parenting. A copy of this book can be checked out from the PRC library.

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The Able Life of Cody Jane In this inspirational book, Marly Cornell tells the story of her exceptional daughter Cody. Although she was born with spina bifida, Cody Jane Ahlburg’s life was not defined by her birth defect. A copy of this book can be checked out from the Paralysis Resource Center’s library.

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Banish all fears about gift shopping with some help from the Reeve Foundation's 2011 Gift Guide for Individuals Living with Paralysis.

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Caregivers, the men and women who care for family members and loved ones, deserve to be recognized and supported for the vital part they play in the lives of people with paralysis.

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As a parent of a young child or teen with paralysis, you need to focus on a number of areas of your child's life.

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To get a better understanding of how cities in the U.S. are faring when it comes to accessible living, The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation looked at 100 of some of the largest cities in the United States and ranked them based on criteria that provides a snapshot of not just accessibility, but livability for people using wheelchairs.

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How do you choose the right rehab center? What is a physiatrist? When will your rehabilitation begin? What’s the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist?

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This New Injury Packet is designed to help those who are beginning to locate spinal cord injury (SCI) information for someone who is newly injured. Navigating your way through this new world can be overwhelming. We have developed a list of the top ten questions to start you on your way.

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The Multicultural Outreach Program reaches out to diverse communities across the United States to raise awareness of paralysis and PRC resources available to the community including in-language resources, building community partnerships, and using the Reeve Foundation ambassadors.

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Here are over 100 fact sheets organized alphabetically on various topics from Aging with SCI to Wish Granting Agencies. They are all downloadable.

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The Reeve Foundation helps our service men and women, whether they are paralyzed through combat related, service related, or non-service related events.

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The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's Peer & Family Support Program (PFSP) empowers people living with paralysis, their families, and their caregivers by helping them to go forward living healthy, full lives.

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Gardening from a Wheelchair Being able to plant your favorite flowers, pick fresh herbs for a delicious dinner, or simply be delighted in the great outdoors are all possible when gardening from a wheelchair.

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Summer Safety Tips This summer, don't put yourself at risk for serious injury by forgetting simple safety tips.

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Traveling with Your Wheelchair We asked four wheelchair travelers to tell us all about the ups and downs of their trips around the world, and provide some tips to keep in mind for your next adventure.

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Top 23 Winter Survival Tips for People Living with Paralysis We asked three wheelchair users familiar with cold climate conditions to provide some general safety tips for people living with paralysis this winter season.

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There are many tips and hints for people using wheelchairs who want to dress up for Halloween, where your wheelchair not only complements your costume, but can become the centerpiece of it as well. Here are ideas for both children and adults who want to wow people on Halloween night.

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Selecting the right chair, especially for a first-time wheelchair user, can be confusing. It’s always a good idea to work with an occupational therapist who has experience with various kinds of wheelchairs, but here are some mobility basics on wheelchairs.

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The Reeve Foundation Guide to Apps for People Using Wheelchairs We compiled a list of apps for SmartPhones (including iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry) that benefit people living with paralysis of any kind.

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Run a race, bike a trail, swim the tides, host a bake sale, plan a party, organize any kind of event that interests you. Turn your passions into a mission to help others!

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Team Reeve® Derby Festival 2011 was our best year yet and we're ready to keep that success going in the Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

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Create an Event Students, businesses, athletes - people just like you - are raising money for our cause.

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The Reeve Foundation Quality of Life program awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide services to individuals with paralysis.

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International Research Consortium on Spinal Cord Injury The mission of the Reeve Foundation International Research Consortium on Spinal Cord Injury is to promote structural repair and functional recovery in the acutely and chronically injured spinal cord. The Consortium pursues this mission through collaborative research that focuses on how to optimize the intrinsic capacity of the adult nervous system to repair and remodel itself as well as how to elicit robust regenerative responses after injury.

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The North American Clinical Trials Network (NACTN) is one more way that the Reeve Foundation is moving promising therapies from the lab to spinal cord injured patients. NACTN is working hard to insure that any clinical trial will be done in a way that maximizes both patient safety and our ability to gather valid, meaningful data.

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Rob Summers, who is living with paralysis, stands, steps with assistance and moves his legs voluntarily after a regimen of epidural spinal cord stimulation plus extensive Locomotor Training.

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NeuroRecovery Network is developing and expanding access to activity-based therapies, resulting in improved health, quality of life, and function.

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The "Tail" of Rugby Jones Rugby Jones was paralyzed, his lower back ruined; put him out of his misery, everyone said. But Claudia refused to accept common wisdom. She knew Rugby Jones had the will and courage to overcome.

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Claudia Broome Thanks to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for friendship and support.

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I Will Teach You Everything You Need to Know is written by Dr. Steven Kirshblum who is the Medical Director and Director of Spinal Cord Injury Services at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The book bridges a gap in the literature for children who need to understand spinal cord injury and how it affects their family.

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Still Me In the years following his injury, Christopher Reeve faced an emotionally and physically challenging journey. In his own words, he describes his story and his determination to rebuild his life. Still Me is also available in our Paralysis Resource Center Lending Library.

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Hope in Motion: Christopher Reeve’s son, Matthew, has created a poignant and sincere portrait about the man known to the world as Superman, as he relentlessly fought to overcome paralysis after a horse-back riding accident in 1995.

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THE PARALYSIS RESOURCE GUIDE is a FREE 336-page book, a comprehensive information tool for people affected by paralysis and for those who care for them. You may request multiple copies. The book comes in English or Spanish (you may request some of both languages).

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Download or email a friend for free: Tarjeta DA para nivel pediátrico (en Español PDF)

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Download or email a friend for free: Tarjeta DA para adultos (en Español PDF)