SCI Anniversaries: Why Do We Celebrate Them?

Breaking your neck or your back might not seem like something to celebrate, but every day people all across the world with spinal cord injuries do just that. Some have parties and some reflect quietly, but “Break Your Neck Day” or a “Quadaversary” is a very real thing. Tim Gilmer talks with 10 wheelers to try to understand the motivation and what people get out of this seemingly odd tradition.

Shoulder of Fortune

Ned Fielden’s shoulders were his gods. Then one forsook him. The road to redemption was longer and harder than he’d anticipated, but he made it. Here is his story.

RV’s: Life on the Road

The open road can be your friend, and your home, thanks to accessible RVs.

Managing PCA’s

Between hiring, scheduling and payroll, managing personal care assistants amounts to running a small business.

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