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Upcoming Events
The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program
SCIboston is excited to announce the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and has renamed it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. To read the full press release click here!
The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program assists individuals with paraplegia or quad/tetraplegia due to a Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder (SCI/D) who demonstrate a financial need. These grants can help assist with obtaining either Durable Medical Equipment or Vehicle Modifications up to $5,000.
Examples of Eligible Items:
Upgrade and maintenance of wheelchairs, home ramps and lifts, computers, commodes, standing frames, shower chairs/benches, vehicle hand controls, wheelchair locking systems, and more.
To learn more about the eligibility requirements, what our grants cover, and to fill out the application click here!
Saturday Education Series
February 2025 - Keeping Skin Healthy After SCI
SCIboston’s Saturday Education Series: Keeping Skin Healthy After SCI: Preventing, Managing, and Healing Pressure Ulcers Physiatrist Dr. Susan Bergman, MD, and Wound Care PT, Melissa Agrimanakis, for this interactive educational presentation. Learn about strategies for maintaining skin health after spinal cord injury, preventing pressure ulcers, and what to do if you get one. You will learn about the causes of skin breakdown, ways to protect your skin, how to recognize warning signs, when and where to seek treatment, and the various types of interventions and treatments available.
January 2025 - SCIboston’s Peer Mentoring Program
If you’ve been thinking about being paired with a Peer Mentor, have questions about how Peer Mentoring works, or would like to become a Peer Mentor to others, we look forward to having you join this interactive session. You will learn more about the success of SCIboston's longstanding Peer Mentoring Program and how to become involved. You will meet several active Peer Mentors who will share their experiences of the life changing impact having a Peer Mentor had on their recovery, and the rewards of giving back to others as a Peer Mentor.
Together We Can Do This
Since 1992 the we have been dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with spinal cord injury or disorders (SCI/D). With your donation we can continue our mission to Reach, Inspire, Support and Empower our peers.
Face Time With a Peer Mentor
After having a SCI/D, life seems upside down. We work one on one with you to help improve your quality of life. All of our peer mentors have had years of experience with a spinal cord injury or disorder. There is life after SCI/D. We’re here to support and empower you to reach your goals and return to doing the things you love. Because we want you to thrive in life as we have. If you would like to have a 1-on-1 discussion please message us here!