North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium

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NASCIC has contacted the winners of our raffle for those who participated in our Information Needs of People Living with SCI Survey. Please check your email for a confirmation that you are a winner! Thanks to everyone who took part - we truly value your feedback Congratulations to all of the winners!

Are you or someone you know a service member or veterans with Spinal Cord Injury(SCI)? Or the caregiver of a service member with SCI? Would you like to participate in a research study? Who is eligible? ? Military service member (incl. veterans) with SCI or ? The primary caregiver of a military person with SCI ? Age 18+ ? Have a smart phone Internet and Zoom access ? Resides in the United States What is involved? ? Participate in six 60-90 minutes zoom sessions in 6 weeks, or ? Participate in three 30-60 minutes zoom sessions in 3 weeks ? Try out a mobile app and give your opinions Please call or email the Study Coordinator: Zara Ambadar [email protected] 412-608-6118

From Ian Burkhart, NASCIC President: As Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month wraps up, I invite you to reflect on why disability and accessibility matter to all of us. SCI can affect anyone, at any time, through events like accidents or medical procedures. Caring about accessibility means recognizing that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and opportunity, regardless of physical ability. We can help create a world where accessibility is natural and no one is judged for moving through life differently. People with disabilities are part of the fabric of society—friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. When we embrace this, we build a world where everyone can thrive. www.nascic.org #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP) Annual Science & Advocacy Symposium is on from September 27 - 28, and for those who can’t be there in person there is a LiveStream available. Click here to learn more and register to follow along via LiveStream over the course of the event: https://lnkd.in/dn2Uu6-Y

As #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we’ve been encouraged by the amount of information that’s being shared and the many worthwhile initiatives happening right now across our community. It’s important that we keep the conversation going throughout the year, even after this month ends - and that we stay together in discussion to improve outcomes across all aspects of SCI advocacy and research. We encourage everyone to consider our SCI Research Advocacy Course - or one of the SCI-RAC Lite Bundles, to hone our advocacy efforts even more. Click here to learn more or email us at [email protected] with any questions about membership or the SCIRAC Course. https://lnkd.in/dSx3JAJc

The latest SCI Connections webinar is now live and available for viewing. With host John McAleavey discussing the topic “Understanding Autonomic Dysreflexia” with Steven Kirshblum, MD. Click here to watch - and remember to join NASCIC to receive SCI Connections and other updates directly to your inbox! https://lnkd.in/dp9uWvPB

What is the iBCI-CC? Collaborative communities are continuing forums where public and private sector members, which can include the FDA and other federal agencies, work together on medical devices to achieve common objectives and outcomes, to solve shared challenges and to leverage collective opportunities. To learn more about the iBCI-CC, we encourage you to watch our 13-minute orientation video here: https://lnkd.in/diX8nYY3 We are seeking to expand our membership to include more people with lived experience. This includes people living with spinal cord injury and their care partners. We need this voice to be thoughtful and mindful of our activities and the development of iBCIs Those interested in joining can fill out an application at https://lnkd.in/djagmjfX In the application under “How did you hear about us?" choose “Referral” then enter NASCIC in the text box below. This will allow us to affiliate you with NASCIC.

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s SCI Connections meeting! Join us September?18, 2024 at 3:00pm ET for a discussion about: Autonomic Dysreflexia Hosted by: John McAleavey and Dr.Kirshblum Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/dDG2Svk6

We are thrilled to announce NASCIC Past-President Jennifer French as the recipient of the 2024 Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize. This prestigious award honors individuals whose innovative work and dedication have significantly improved the quality of life for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Jennifer’s contributions to the SCI community exemplify the pioneering spirit and commitment that Craig H. Neilsen championed throughout his life. The Visionary Prize, accompanied by an unrestricted $1 million award, highlights her remarkable achievements and ongoing impact. The Visionary Prize honors Craig H. Neilsen’s relentless drive and commitment by recognizing individuals who embody his values of determination, innovation, and the ability to inspire others. Congratulations Jen and thank you for your many contributions to the SCI community. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEahhyxH