Paralysis / Spinal Cord - Links
- Introduction
- Links
- Publications
- Demand Letter
- Law Firm's Experience with Paralysis / Spinal Cord Injury Cases
- Glossary
Able Data
www.abledata.com
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 30,000 assistive technology products (over 20,000 of which are currently available); detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information; and information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. Note: ABLEDATA does not produce, distribute or sell any of the products listed on the database, but they will provide you with information on how to contact manufacturers or distributors of these products. They also do not produce any type of catalog.
American Association of Spinal Cord Injury
www.aascipsw.org/
Organization of psychologists and social workers who provide for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of those affected by SCI.
American Association of Spinal Cord Nurses
www.aascin.org/
Only nursing organization devoted exclusively to promoting excellence in meeting the needs of SCI individuals.
American Physical Therapy Association
www.apta.org
offers list of publications of interest to parents and educators of handicapped children
American Spinal Injury Assoc.
www.asia-spinalinjury.org/
Created in 1973 this organization is devoted exclusively to promoting the excellence in meeting the needs of SCI individuals.
Canadian Paraplegic Association
www.canparaplegic.org
Subscribe to the newsletter and check out the swap shop for accessibility gear. Includes a directory of provincial associations.
Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation
www.apacure.com
A merger of the American Paralysis Association Foundation and Christopher Reeves Foundation.
Disability Resources Monthly
www.disabilityresources.org
Web resource focused on disability issues. Includes publications, software, videos and databases.
Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure
www.fscip.org/
Non-profit educational group dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord and vertebrae injuries through public awareness, education and funding research.
Healthlink USA
www.healthlinkusa.com/Spinal_Cord_Injury.htm
Links to spinal cord websites to include treatment, cures diagnosis, prevention and support groups.
JimPassefoundation.org
http://www.jimpassefoundation.org/
Jim Passé is a world-class stage Illusionist conducting magic performances during the last 12 years for child-related fund raisers, as well as an attorney, working in the pharmaceutical field for over 25 years.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org/
Working to empower individuals and families with spinal cord injury issues to make informed choices, overcome disabilities and take action to achieve their highest level of indepence and personal fulfillment.
OrthoSuperSite
http://www.orthosupersite.com/
From the publisher of THE JOURNAL OF KNEE SURGERY, ORTHOPEDICS TODAY, ORTHOPAEDICS TODAY INTERNATIONAL, and ORTHOPEDICS OrthoSuperSite is the most comprehensive orthopedic web site online.
Pacer
www.pacer.org
Provides assistance to individuals and families. Includes workshops and materials for parents, professionals and leadership in securing free and appropriate education for all children.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
www.pva.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to educating and assisting spinal cord victims and the disabled.
SCI Network International
www.spinalcordinjury.org/
Information and referral services.
Spinal Cord Injury Network International
www.sonic.net/~spinal/
Non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating access to quality health care by providing info and services to Spinal cord injured individuals and their families.
The Spinal Cord Injury Zone
http://www.thescizone.com/php
The SCI Zone is a website made for improving your knowledge about Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). A non-profit and non-commercial website, the SCI Zone is a collection of information on Spinal Cord Injury, using only the best Spinal Cord Injury resources.
Spinal Injury Resource Center
www.spinalinjury.net/
Vast amount of information explaining basic anatomy, physiology and complications resulting from spinal cord injury.
