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Resources

Helpful Links
Push to Walk has assembled this list of resources to help answer the many questions that may be raised by individuals with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions.

In addition to the resources below, please visit the Family Corner page in which PTW co-founder Cynthia Templeton chronicles her journey of helping her son live a productive life after paralysis. It is both inspirational and practical.

For ideas related to fundraising, download our Fundraising Kit.

If you would like to suggest a resource to be included on this page, please email kwolfe@pushtowalknj.org.

Visit FT Mobility at http://www.ftmobility.com/

General SCI Info

Northern California Spinal Cord Injury Foundation
www.norcalsci.org

Living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
https://msktc.org/sci

Canadian/American Spinal Research Organizations
www.csro.org

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
www.christopherreeve.org

Determined2Heal: Simplifying Life with a Spinal Cord Injury
www.determined2heal.org

DISboards.com: Disney Disability Information
www.wdwinfo.com

Facing Disability: For Families Facing Spinal Cord Injuries
www.facingdisability.com

Learn About Spinal Cord Injury, Recovery, Statistics, and More
www.pva.org

SCI-Info-Pages: Quadriplegic, Paraplegic & Caregiver Resources
www.sci-info-pages.com

SLICE: Spinal Cord Injury Learning Independence Creating Empowerment
www.sliceinc.org

Spinal Cord Injury Information
www.sci-recovery.org

Spinal Cord Injury Network International
www.spinalcordinjury.org

Spinal Cord Injury Patient-Family Teaching Manual
http://www.spinalcordcenter.org/consumer/manual.html 

Spinalpedia
www.spinalpedia.com

The National Spinal Cord Injury Association
www.spinalcord.org

Support

Alzheimer’s Support
https://www.alzheimersupport.com/

BackBones
www.backbonesonline.com

Birth Injury Guide and Assistance
www.birthinjuryguide.org

CareCure Community – an online forum discussing all aspects of SCI
www.sci.rutgers.edu

Cerebral Palsy Guide
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/

The Desatnick Foundation
www.desatnickfoundation.org

Home Alone Alliance
www.aarp.org/homealonealliance.html

ICORD
www.icord.org

Joe Jackson Foundation
www.joejacksonfoundation.org

National Resource Directory
www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov

Advocacy & Cure

Access Advocates
www.accessadvocates.com

Americans For Cures
www.americansforcures.org

Unite2Fight Paralysis
www.unite2fightparalysis.org

Birth Injury Justice Center
www.childbirthinjuries.com/birth-injury/

Research

ChinaSCINet
www.chinascinet.org

Reeve-Irvine Research Center
www.reeve.uci.edu

The Alan T. Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis
www.atbf.org/

Conquer Paralysis Now
www.conquerparalysisnow.org

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
www.themiamiproject.org

W.M. Keck Center at Rutgers
www.keck.rutgers.edu

Medical Centers

Children’s Specialized Hospital – Mountainside, NJ
www.childrens-specialized.org

Helen Hayes Hospital – West Haverstraw, NY
www.helenhayeshospital.org

Kennedy Krieger Institute – Baltimore, MD
www.kennedykrieger.org

Shepherd Center – Atlanta, GA
www.shepherd.org

SCI Exercise Centers

Facilities Similar to Push to Walk
maps.google.com

Ability Fitness: Leesburg, VA
www.abilityfitnesscenter.org

Beyond Therapy: Atlanta, GA
www.beyond-therapy.org

Brooks Neuro Recovery Center: Jacksonville, FL
www.brooksrehab.org

Buckeye Wellness Center: Valley View, OH
www.buckeyewellnesscenter.com

Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery: Detroit, MI; Rockford, MI
www.centerforscirecovery.org

Challenge Center: La Mesa, CA
www.challengecenter.org

CORE-Center of Recovery & Exercise: Longwood, FL
www.coreflorida.com

Destination Walk: Springdale, AR
www.destinationwalk.com

Every Step Kounts: Bryan, TX
www.everystepkounts.com

Gathering Strength: Louisville, KY
www.gatheringstrength.org

Journey Forward: Canton, MA
www.journey-forward.org

NeuAbility: Denver, CO
www.neuability.org

Neurofit 360: Pembroke Pines, FL
www.neurofit360.com

Neuro Institute (website under construction)
www.theneuroinstitute.com

Neurological Recovery Center: Fort Worth, TX
www.neurologicalrecoverycenter.com

Neuroworx: South Jordan, UT
www.neuroworx.org

Next Steps Chicago: Willow Springs, IL
www.nextstepschicago.org

Next Step Fitness: Los Angeles, Atlanta, Kansas City, Orlando, Raleigh, Phoenix, Las Vegas
www.nextstepfitness.org

Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System: Seattle, WA
www.sci.washington.edu

Project Walk New Jersey: Mount Laurel, NJ
www.projectwalknj.org

Pushing Boundaries: Redmond, WA
www.pushing-boundaries.org

Race To Walk: Mooresville, NC
www.racetowalk.org

REACT: Addison, TX
www.neuroreaction.org

SCI-Health: Washington, DC
www.sci-health.org

StayInStep: Tampa, FL
www.stayinstep.org

STRIDES SCI Functional Fitness: Juan Capistrano, CA
www.stridessci.com

TheraFit Gym: Westminster, MD; Lutherville, MD
www.therafitgym.com

Walk it Off: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
walkitoffrecovery.org

Walk the Line: Southfield, MI
www.walkthelinetoscirecovery.com

Funding

Challenged Athletes Foundation
www.challengedathletes.org

Help Hope Live (National Transplant Assistance Fund)
www.helphopelive.org

The Katie Samson Festival
www.katiesamsonlaxfest.com

The Kelly Brush Foundation
www.kellybrushfoundation.org

The Travis Roy Foundation
www.travisroyfoundation.org

Exercise & Fitness

Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body
Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body Training Book
Mane Stream
www.manestreamnj.org

Rehabilitative Research and Training Center on Spinal Cord Injury
www.sci-health.org

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
www.ncpad.org

Crossroads Alliance
www.crossroadsalliance.org

Wheel WOD
www.wheelwod.com

Roll Call Wheelchair Dance, Inc.
http://www.rollcallwheelchairdance.com

Infinity Dance Theater
http://www.infinitydance.com

Books, Publications and Entertainment

Brain Injury: When the Call Comes A Congregational Resource
Rutgers: Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Publication

Inside the Halo and Beyond: The Anatomy of a Recovery
Maxine Kumin
www.amazon.com/Inside-Halo-Beyond-Anatomy-Recovery

Joni: An Unforgettable Story
Joni Eareckson Tada
www.amazon.com/Joni-Unforgettable-Story-Eareckson-Tada

Miracle In The Making: The Adam Taliaferro Story
Scott Brown, Sam Carchidi
http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Making-Adam-Taliaferro-Story

Not By Accident: Reconstructing a Careless Life
Samantha Dunn
www.amazon.com/Not-Accident-Reconstructing-Careless-Life

Rescuing Jeffrey: A Memoir
Richard Galli
www.amazon.com/Rescuing-Jeffrey-Memoir-Richard-Galli

Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence
Matthew Sanford
www.amazon.com/Waking-Transcendence-Matthew-W-Sanford

Push Girls
www.push-girls.com

Employment

NTI at Home
www.ntiathome.org

Employment Horizons
www.emhorizons.org

Employment With a Disability Resource Guide
https://www.velvetjobs.com/articles/insights/employment-disability-resources?msID=b5ab7805-d7c0-43eb-8754-f892d95b090e

Enable Small & Associates, Inc.
www.enable-work.com

Novoresume
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/disability-career-guide

Resume Builder
https://www.resumebuilder.com/comprehensive-resume-and-career-guide-for-people-with-disabilities/

The Definitive Guide to Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
https://www.thanksben.com/the-definitive-guide-to-disability-inclusion-in-the-workplace/

Accessible Activities and Attractions

Accessible Beach Guide
https://co.monmouth.nj.us/documents/41/2017%20Accessible%20Beach%20Guide.pdf

Wheelchair Accessible Hiking Trails
https://www.traillink.com/stateactivity/nj-wheelchair-accessible-trails/

Franklin Lakes Racquet Club
https://www.franklinlakesracquetclub.com/programs

Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
https://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/2018/03/05/visiting-the-statue-of-liberty-and-ellis-island-as-a-wheelchair-user/

9/11 Memorial
https://www.911memorial.org/visitors-limited-mobility

Equine Tranquility
http://www.helpinghorseshoe.org

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Inc.
http://www.nynjtc.org

Alstede Farm Hayrides
https://www.alstedefarms.com/pick-your-own-handicapped-accessible-hayrides/

Turtle Back Zoo
https://turtlebackzoo.com/zoo-rules/#faq-5

iFLY – Indoor Skydiving
https://www.iflyworld.com/programs/all-abilities/

Equipment

Black and Decker- 4v MAX* Gyro™ Rechargeable Screwdriver
www.blackanddecker.com/gyro

Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair
www.hippocampe.co

HotShot Products: Custom Motorized and Manual Wheelchairs
www.hotshotproducts.org

The Landeez Beach Wheelchair by Natural Access
www.landeez.com

Sportaid
www.sportaid.com/wheelchairs

Blogs / Vlogs

Adventures in Brain Injury
www.adventuresinbraininjury.com

Laughing At My Nightmare
www.laughingatmynightmare.com

New Dawn New Day New Life
www.newdawnforus.blogspot.com

Tuesday Talk With Alex
www.tuesdaytalkwithalex.wordpress.com

Think Before You Act
www.messagefrommike.webs.com

Push to Walk
www.pushtowalknj.org/blog
www.pushtowalk.wordpress.com

Meg Johnson Speaks
www.megjohnsonspeaks.com

Meg Johnson’s YouTube
Meg Johnson’s YouTube

Brain Injury Rehabilitation

On With Life
www.onwithlife.org

Magazines, Newspapers & Online Newsletters

Ability Magazine
www.abilitymagazine.com

Action Magazine – A Publication of the United Spinal Association
www.unitedspinal.org/publications/action

Disability Today Network
www.disabilitytodaynetwork.com

Disabled Sports USA Challenge Magazine
www.disabledsportsusa.org

NJ Able – The Newspaper Positively For, By & About The Disabled
www.ablenews.com

New Mobility – The magazine for active wheelchair users
www.newmobility.com

Palaestra – Forum of Sport, Physical Education & Recreation For Those With Disabilities
www.palaestra.com

Paraplegia News
www.pvamagazines.com

Pushin’ On Newsletter – SCI Information Network
www.spinalcord.uab.edu

PushLiving.com
www.pushliving.com

SpinalCord.com
www.spinalcord.com

Sports ‘N Spokes
www.pvamagazines.com

Inspiration

Scott Chesney
www.scottchesney.com

Team Hoyt
www.teamhoyt.com

Adaptive Sports

The New York Warriors Quad Rugby Team
Click Here For Team Information

US Quad Rugby Association
www.quadrugby.com

Wheelchair Sports Federation
www.wheelchairsportsfederation.org

Adaptive Golfers
https://www.adaptivegolfers.org/

New Jersey Fencing Alliance Inc.
http://www.njfencingalliance.com

Operation BeachHead
http://opbeachhead.org/

Travel

AccessAnything.net – Accessible Adventure Travel for people with Disabilities
www.accessanything.net

Accessible Journeys
www.disabilitytravel.com

Emerging Horizons – Accessible Travel News
www.emerginghorizons.com

Flying Wheels Travel
www.flyingwheelstravel.com

The Full Guide to Flying with a Disability
www.parking4less.com/flying

The Fully Accessible Guide to Flying for People with Disabilities
https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/fully-accessible-guide-flying-people-disabilities/

TravAbility
www.travability.travel

Love Holidays – Safe COVID-19 Travel
https://www.loveholidays.com/holidays/responsible-tourism-during-covid-19/

Accessible Vehicles

Disabled Dealer
www.disableddealer.com

Drive-Master Company, Inc.
www.drive-master.net

Car Insurance & Modifications for Seniors
https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/car-insurance-for-seniors/#Senior-Driver-Safety

Mobility Management
www.mobilitymgmt.com

Mobility Works: Auto Mobility Dealership
www.mobilityworks.com

The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
www.nmeda.org

Route 23 Auto Mall
www.23ford.com

Coverage: Guide to Car Modifications for People with Disabilities
https://www.coverage.com/insurance/auto/car-modifications-for-people-with-disabilities/

Independent Living

Ultimate Guide to Finding and Renting Houses with Disabilities
https://www.thezebra.com/resources/home/renting-with-disabilities/

National Council on Independent Living
www.ncil.org

Alternative Resources – NJ

Acupuncture Center of New Jersey – Morristown
Peter Kadar
973-984-2800
www.acupuncturecenterofnj.com

Energetic Healing and Classic Homeopathy
Shulamit Lazarus – Bloomfield, NJ
www.limitfreeself.com

Massage Therapy
Margaret Mills – Montclair, NJ
973-744-1112
email: Montclair.pain.relief@verizon.net

Accessible Hotels in Northern NJ

Best Western Plus

Holiday Inn Express

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Transportation

Accessible Dispatch
www.accessibledispatch.com

Driving With a Neurological Disability
https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/resources/driving-with-a-neurological-disability/

Movways
www.movways.com

NJ Access Link
www.njtransit.com

Home Modification

Adapting a Home for Disability Accessibility
https://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/home-modification-for-disability/

Back Home Safely
www.backhomesafely.com

Barrier Free Living
www.barrierfree.org

Navigating a Move With a Disability
https://www.mymove.com/moving/guides/moving-tips-disability/

Other

63 Places Offering Discounts for People with Disabilities
www.wikibuy.com/blog

Medication Management for People with Disabilities
www.singlecare.com/blog/medicationmanagement/

Guide to Paying for College for Students with Disabilities
https://www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/guide-to-paying-for-college-with-disabilities/

Financial Independence for Individuals with IDD
https://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/resources/navigating-credit-and-debt-with-idd/