Spinal Cord Injury Empowerment Group

11/06/2024

Hallelujah, Donald J. Trump has become the 47th and 45th President of the United States

09/02/2024

New polls came out today, Currently, the September 1st polls shows Donald J. Trump / J.D Vance winning 311 to Kamala Harris 227 in the 2024 presidential election.

12/20/2022

Hello everyone and happy holidays. Tomorrow Wednesday December 21st we have our spinal cord injury support group meeting at 6:30 PM via the app Google Meet. This is the link to join. Hope to see you there!


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08/14/2022

"After two years of applications and interviews and rejection after rejection, I’d started to believe the hate comments and messages; that maybe I really would never be able to work as a bedside nurse again.

I was just about to give up when I had one final interview for a position on a Mother/Baby Unit at a level 1 trauma center near me. After so much rejection, I figured they would take one look at my disabled body and find some reason to turn me down.

But to my complete and utter surprise, when I brought up my chair the response wasn’t what I was used to. Instead I heard,

'I don’t see why being in a wheelchair would impact your ability to deliver good nursing care in the slightest...plus, you’re the perfect height to catch.'

I was STUNNED to say the least. I kept thinking 'They had to have made a mistake,' and, 'Maybe I misheard them,' so much so that I barely told ANYONE until I had my orientation schedule in my hand.

But it WAS real and I didn’t mishear a thing.

As of this Monday, I will officially begin orientation for my new job as a nightshift staff nurse on Mother/Baby and the hospital’s very first RN on wheels. 🤗

I still keep thinking I’m going to wake up from this incredible dream.

I have to thank all my coworkers from my previous hospital for believing in me and reminding me daily that I am a strong and capable healthcare provider who just happens to get around faster than anyone in the entire hospital. 😜

Y’all pray for me as this trauma ju**ie learns a VERY different specialty! Stay tuned for more as I navigate entering back into the world of bedside nursing, ON WHEELS! 😷♿️♥️"

We are so happy for you.❤❤

09/30/2021

Izzie was injured at 23 and now is a busy working mom to 16-month-old twins

09/24/2021

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08/14/2021

Join Permobil on August 16 at 3PM ET for a SmartDrive Presentation. Permobil SmartDrive is an on-demand power assist solution for people who use manual wheelchairs.

This webinar will highlight SmartDrive as a proactive mobility solution, the options available, who may benefit from this technology, and different types of manual wheelchairs for which SmartDrive is compatible. There will also be time for an interactive Q&A, as well as a chance to win a SmartDrive MX2+ valued at over $7,000!

Register for the free webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uan10WvlQYqEnDEhMyQg6A

This webinar is sponsored by Permobil.
This webinar is purely educational for our community.
The Reeve Foundation does not endorse this product.

07/19/2021

disAbility Resource Center is hiring! Independent Living Specialist is someone who will share their lived experience with people with disabilities to help them achieve a more independent life. IL Specialist also must be adept at finding resources, understanding benefit programs and listening. Full or Part Time. Apply today at

Assist people with disabilities to achieve the highest potential and benefit of independent living by providing them, those who support them and the community with information, education and resources.

02/19/2021

Tonight's the night to join the Christopher Reeve Foundation Live Webinar SELF-ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN LIVING WITH PARALYSIS.
See Christopherreeve.org/ for free registration.

We are dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis.

06/17/2020

Just a reminder that our monthly meeting is tonight at 5:30 PM via Google meet. To join us please download the app and click on the link below.



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06/10/2020

Hello hope everyone is staying safe out there! Our meeting for this month will be NEXT WEEK on  Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 pm! To join us please first download the app, GOOGLE MEET, and then click the link below and it will take you to the group meeting. Hope to see you there! 

 To join the video meeting, click this link:

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