http://www.mispinalcord.org Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:29:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our robotic future is almost here Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal Holy Calvin Klein, here's a fashion tip for men and women both—actually, for the whole human race. It turns out that in the future we're not going to fight the robots, we're going to wear them. Some of us already ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/meet-the-real-bionic-man The National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) has been working with the Shepherd Center in development of a new DVD for recently injured people and their family members.  "Understanding Spinal Injury" is now available on DVD.  It is narrated by Judy Fortin, former CNN anchor and medical correspondent, and features ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/understanding-spinal-injury-now-available-on-dvd by Jay Greene Courtesy of Crain's Detroit Business A new study concludes that Michigan's Medicaid program could spend an additional $30 million during the first year if the state Legislature approves bills to change the state's 39-year-old no-fault automobile insurance law. One of the provisions of the four-bill legislative package would allow drivers ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/study-michigan-medicaid-costs-could-rise-by-30-million-in-first-year-if-no-fault-bill-is-approved by NBC25 Newsroom June 13, 2011 [caption id="attachment_227" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Dr. Sami Makhoul has helped a paralyzed man regain some movement."][/caption] BAD AXE -- A local man searched the globe to find a cure when he was paralyzed in a tragic four-wheeler accident, and he found his answer here in Mid-Michigan. Eddy ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/mid-michigan-doctor-one-step-closer-to-finding-quadriplegic-cure Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal By KATHERINE HOBSON In a potential breakthrough for the treatment of spinal-cord injuries, a man paralyzed below the chest has regained some ability to move and stand through the use of electrical stimulation coupled with intense physical rehabilitation—a combination previously shown to work ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/an-electrical-jolt-for-paralysis-research NEW YORK, March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association and National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), two leading nonprofits with more than 125 years of combined service to the disability community, have recently announced their intended merger unifying resources to become the single, largest membership organization dedicated to improving ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/united-spinal-association-and-national-spinal-cord-injury-association-will-merge-to-better-serve-people-with-spinal-cord-injuries-and-disorders-scid Courtesy of The Easter Seals March 22, 2011 People with disabilities are entitled to the same courtesies you would extend to anyone, including personal privacy. If you find it inappropriate to ask people about their sex lives, or their complexions, or their incomes, extend the courtesy to people with disabilities. * If you ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/disability-etiquette From The Economist March 10, 2011 Robotics: An artificial exoskeleton, akin to a pair of robotic trousers, promises to bring hope and dignity to paraplegics by letting them walk See Economist Article here CONFINEMENT to a wheelchair is not merely frustrating and degrading. It is positively bad for the health. People confined to wheelchairs ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/the-right-trousers By Lori Penner of The Red River Valley Echo [caption id="attachment_205" align="alignright" width="300" caption="From his wheelchair, Kevin Brooks shared the story of the night that changed his life forever. His painfully personal, down-to-earth style had W.C. Miller students hanging on his every word for a solid hour. Three empty chairs stood at ... http://www.mispinalcord.org/wiggle-your-toes Paralyzed bride-to-be, Jennifer Darmon, says she is determined not to let her wheelchair stop her from walking down the aisle on her wedding day in April. Tweet Share http://www.mispinalcord.org/video-paralyzed-bride-to-be-determined-to-walk-down-the-aisle