The following websites are for informational purposes only. These sites are not affiliated with IDVR Extended Employment Services nor do they endorse our site. Be aware that some of the information on the Internet may not be accurate or completely researched. Please use good judgment and err on the side of caution when obtaining information from the Internet.
Spinal Cord Injury
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA)
- The American Spinal Injury Association provides information to professionals, patients, and their families as well as the public on all aspects of spinal cord injury and its consequences in order to prevent injury, improve care, increase availability of services and maximize the injured individual?s potential for full participation in all areas of community life.
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
- The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) promotes the health and well-being of people living with paralysis and their families by providing comprehensive information resources and referral services.
- Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury, Prevention, Care & Cure (FSCIPCC)
- The Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure is a non-profit educational group dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research.
- The Mike Utley Foundation
- The Mike Utley Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. It provides financial support for selected research, rehabilitation and educational programs, along with motivational and emotional support for individuals who have been disabled by spinal cord injuries.
- National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)
- The National Spinal Cord Injury Association acts as community advocates for improved access, housing, transportation, employment, and leisure time activities for people with disabilities. The Association serves not only persons with spinal cord injuries, but also persons who have diseases or conditions whose effects are similar to those of spinal cord injuries. These include multiple sclerosis, Friedreich?s ataxia, and spina bifida.
- Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
- The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network offers educational and research information relevant to persons with spinal cord injury, their families, and others with an interest in SCI. The Network is sponsored by the University of Alabama?s Rehabilitation Research & Training Center, which conducts research and training in the prevention and treatment of the secondary conditions of spinal cord injury.
If you know of an informative or helpful website which is not on the resource list, please e-mail it to us. If the site meets the needs of people participating in the Extended Employment program, we will add it to our list.
