Knowledge Books


***New Spinal Cord Injury/Disease***
Comprehensive new SCI/D information
Adjustment to SCI/D
Assistance in making the adjustment after sustaining a spinal cord inury or disease
Advocacy
Learn how to direct one's own life with skills that can support or promote a particular cause, effect change and achieve best outcomes.
Caregivers
Information and resources for caregivers.
Doctors-locating a physician
These are places to locate a doctor for your condition
Employment
Information about employment rights, preparing your resume, interview tips, job banks to look for your next job, federal and state employment resources.
Federal/State Benefits
Information about supplemental security income (SSI) social security disability insurance program (SSDI), Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits and Victim Crime Compensation Boards.
Home Modifications
Information about paying for home modifications, accessible home design and how to become your own self-advocate requesting modifications.
Housing
Information about housing laws, design and technical advice for people with disabilities, public housing and housing assistance.
Membership Organizations
Membership organizations offering services and programs for people with spinal cord injury/disease.
Pediatric SCI/D
Pediatric SCI resources, facilities, publications and special concerns....
Rehabilitation
Information about finding the right rehabilitation facility for you, learn about the SCI Model System Centers, and rehab resources.
Research
Spinal cord injury and disease research information
Resource Center (misc additional resources)
Resources for the professional and consumer looking to increase their knowledge about caring for a person with a spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord disorders
Congenital or disease onset causes, symptoms, treatments and prognosis's effecting mobility or sensation
Sports/Recreation
General information about adaptive sports and recreation as well as resources available for people with disabilities.
Transportation
Transportation options, methods and availability for persons with mobility disabilities
Vehicles & Driver Training
Information that includes the different types of vehicle modifications, driver’s assessments, and where to look for an accessible vehicle or who can modify your existing vehicle.
Ventilators
Contacts, equipment, general information and new developments concerning ventilator dependency.
Wheelchairs/Assistive Technology/Devices for Activities of Daily Living
Sources for wheelchairs, equipment of all types, assistive technology, and devices that enhance the activities of daily living for people with spinal cord injury or disease.