Resource Category: Recommended Organizations
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MSKTC
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) A national center that translates rehabilitation research into practical fact sheets, infographics, and videos for people with spinal cord, brain, and burn injuries. Their resources help people understand their condition, manage challenges, and improve everyday life. Personal experience: Discovering MSKTC felt like finding water in a desert after years…
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United Spinal
United Spinal Association Since 1946, United Spinal has empowered people with spinal cord injuries and mobility impairments to live full, independent lives. They connect members to grants, benefits, and peer networks. Personal experience: United Spinal became a lifeline when I felt overwhelmed and alone. They helped me access grants and benefits and connected me to…
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Christopher Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) was founded by American actor Christopher Reeve in 1996 after being paralyzed from the neck down after falling off a horse in 1995. Their mission is to help find a cure for paralysis by advocating for innovative research and enhancing the quality of lives of individuals and their families…