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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...

A limit on stem cell use
By Lauran Neergaard , AP      April 18, 2009
WASHINGTON - When President Obama eased limits on federally funded research on embryonic stem cells, the big question became how far scientists could go. Yesterday the government answered: They must use stem cells culled from fertility-clinic embryos that otherwise would be thrown away. More...
Save the Date: Annual Band Fundraiser
April 9, 2009     
It's that time again for the NSCIA CT Chapter annual band fundraiser at Murphy & Scarletti's, Farmington, CT, featuring the music of KICK. The event will be held on Thursday, April 9th starting at 7:00. Spread the word - all are welcome!
Dance Workshops for Students with Disabilities
New Haven Ballet      Poster March 2009
New Haven, CT…….New Haven Ballet is pleased to offer two “Shared Ability” dance workshops for students with physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities ages 12-20. The workshops will pair these students with dancers from the New Haven Ballet Company for a fun and stimulating 90 minute program of warm up exercises, movement studies, and shared improvisations. More...
Day of Discovery Adaptive Sports Expo
Gaylord Sports Association      posted March 2009
Saturday, April 11th, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Gaylord Hospital. It is almost spring and time to kick off the 2009 Sports Association Spring and Summer Calendar with our annual Day of Discovery! This fun and informational morning workshop highlights Connecticut adaptive sports programs for persons with physical disabilities. Come for information, slides, resources, adaptive equipment and sign-up for events! Participants will get all the information needed to get involved in adaptive sports and be able to meet the staff, coaches, captains, instructors, pros and athletes! More...
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...
CT Chapter Awards for 2008
     Posted October 2008
The 2008 Dr. Philip Arnold Award was given to Caitlin DePalma, and the 2008 President’s Professionals Award was given to Erin Prastine, for their exemplary service to the CT Chapter and those with spinal cord injuries. More...
Computer Interface May Help The Paralyzed In The Future
CBS News      November 3, 2008
Quietly in a number of laboratories, an astounding technology is developing that directly connects the human brain to a computer. It's like a sudden leap in human evolution - a leap that could one day help paralyzed people to walk again and amputees to move bionic limbs. More...
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...
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
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 : Winter 2009		 Download NSCIA CT ConnCord Newsletter
The latest ConnCord Newsletter is ONLINE!
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The CT Resource Directory:
Your Guide for Information, Support & Services for those living with a spinal cord injury.

*** Now Available Online ***

The CT Disability Advocacy Collective ( CT-DAC) has graciously assisted us in developing an online version of the NSCIACT Resource Directory. Click Here...

NSCIA CT Chapter Spinal Cord Injury Resource Directory
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    • Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative Newsletter - May, 2009

    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...

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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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