A spinal cord injury alters your life in ways you could never imagine. Managing your body, what is essentially a different body, is one of those challenges.

The method of wheelchair transfers you use depends on your individual situation but will evolve as your strength and ability improve.

A weekly trip to the grocery store can be a big ordeal with a spinal cord injury. With the right planning, it can be an efficient and enjoyable experience.

Avoiding injury is a goal of mine. I have come to understand that I must be vigilant and diligent with how I move and treat my body to prevent additional injury.

If your journey through life with a spinal cord injury is just beginning, you’ve got a lot on your plate. My one piece of advice to a newly injured person is to cultivate the courage to pave your own path to recovery and live the life you want.

Unpredictability and unknowns are simply a part of life after spinal cord injury. Although I can’t yet do everything I did before, I’m constantly pushing my limits and discovering new abilities.

I took my spinal cord injury recovery into my own hands the moment I left the hospital. As a result my recovery was completely unlike doctors' expectations.

Spinal cord injury resources for individuals with spinal cord injury and their family, friends and caregivers. Find tips, support groups and more.