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- American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses
The AASCIN is organized for scientific, charitable, and educational
purposes to advance, foster, encourage, promote, and improve nursing care of spinal cord injury patients; to develop and promote educational and research
related to nursing care of persons with spinal cord injury; and to recognize nurses whose careers are devoted to the problems of spinal cord injury and to
promote the exchange of ideas between such persons.
- American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers
The American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers (AASCIPSW) is an organization of Psychologists and Social Workers who provide
for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of those affected by Spinal Cord Impairment.
75-20 Astoria Blvd.; Jackson Heights, New York 11370 USA
- American Paraplegia Society
Founded in 1954, the APS is dedicated to improving the quality of medical care delivered to
persons with Spinal Cord Impairment. APS is organized and functions exclusively for scientific and educational purposes.
75-20 Astoria Blvd; Jackson Heights, New York 11370 USA
- American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA)
345 E. Superior St., Room 1436; Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA
- Brain Foundation
The Brain Foundation allocates funds to research and medical education for the treatment and prevention of
neurological disorders.
P O Box 579; Crows Nest, NSW 1585 Suite 21; Regent House; 37-43 Alexander Street; Crows Nest, NSW 2065 Australia
- Canadian Paraplegic Association
Dedicated to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.
- Craig Hospital
Caring Exclusively for Patients with Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries. Since 1956, Craig Hospital an 89-bed facility, has specialized in spinal cord injury and
brain injury rehabilitation. Craig Hospital is designated by the federal government as the Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Injury System, one of only 13
specially appointed regional facilities in the country.
3425 S. Clarkson St.; Englewood, Colorado 80110 USA
- Canadian/American Spinal Research Organization
The CSRO / ASRO is dedicated to the improvement of the physical quality of life for persons
with a spinal cord injury and those with related neurological deficits, through targeted medical & scientific research.
120 Newkirk Road Unit #1; Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 9S7 Canada
- Determined2heal Foundation
A 501(c)3 nonprofit formed by Josh Basile after suffering a C4-C5 spinal cord injury. The site's goal is to simplify the difficult transition families of newly injured patients will face when dealing with paralysis.
- espine.com
eSpine.com is a website devoted to helping patients navigate the body of knowledge related to problems and treatment of spinal disorders.
- Helen Hayes Hospital
Helen Hayes Hospital is one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the tri-state area with the capability to care for ventilator-dependent patients. It is one
of the many services which set us apart as a center of excellence in the management of spinal cord patients.
Route 9W; West Haverstraw, New York 10993 USA
- Inspire
The INSPIRE Foundation:- INtegrated SPInal REhabilitation.
This charity exists to promote research into, and the development of, electronic, mechanical and medical aids to assist the mobility and enablement of people
suffering spinal cord paralysis.
Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre
Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock, Wiltshire UK
- International Spinal Cord Regeneration Center
PO Box 451; Bonita, California 91902 USA
- Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
is the Philadelphia region's original provider of physical and cognitive rehabilitation. The not-for-profit health system provides lifetime rehabilitation
and wellness programs for persons with disabilities including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and amputations. Magee is home to the first
CARF-accredited brain injury rehabilitation program in the nation.
1513 Race Street; Philadelphia, PA 19102-1177 USA
- National Spinal Cord Injury Association
The NSCIA is an interactive community providing information, referral and support
for people living with spinal cord injury, their families and professionals.
- NW Regional Spinal Cord Injury System (NWRSCIS)
University of Washington Spinal Cord treatment center.
- SCI Forum
Monthly speaker series on living with SCI. Site contains reports of past Forums.
- Spinal Cord Injury Update Newsletter
A newsletter on SCI for health care professionals and consumers.
- Paralinks
The Electronic Magazine for People with Spinal Cord Injury. Life with wheelchairs and people who use them.
- Paralysis Project of America
The mission of the Paralysis Project of America is to accelerate progress toward finding a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury (SCI).
Kilroy Center/LAX; 2250 East imperial Highway, Suite 200; El Segundo, California 90245 USA
- Paralysis Society of America
The Board of Directors of The Paralyzed Veterans Of America (PVA) did not renew funding for their civilian membership initiative, Paralysis Society of America (PSA).
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
The PVA was formed following World War II to serve veterans with spinal cord injury or disease.
This site is a resource center for all such veterans and for all Americans with a spinal cord injury or disease, as well as their families and the professional
communities who serve them.
- ParaQuad NSW
ParaQuad provides for people with a spinal cord injury or a similar disability, their families and carers.
6 Holker Street; NEWINGTON NSW 2128
Mail: PO Box 6347, SILVERWATER DC NSW 1811
- PN/Paraplegia News Magazine
The News/Information Magazine for People with Mobility Impairments. PN/Paraplegia News covers the latest on spinal cord injury research, new products,
legislation impacting people with disabilities, accessible travel, computer options, car/van adaptations, human-interest stories, news for veterans, and
articles on housing, employment, health care, and all issues affecting wheelers and caregivers.
PVA Publications; 2111 East Highland Avenue, Suite 180; Phoenix, Arizona 85016-4702 USA
- Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Spinal Cord Injury
The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Spinal Cord Injury is a federally-funded Center (funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research - NIDRR). The Center is dedicated to conducting research related to living long-term with spinal cord injury and to disseminating information about the research and clinical findings to consumers, their families and healthcare providers.
- Rehabilitation Research and Development Center
Department of Veteran's Affairs Palo Alto.
- Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation
Provides comprehensive medical and vocational rehabilitation services for people with stroke, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, post-polio, mental
retardation, learning, and other disabilities.
Warm Springs, Georgia USA
- RVL S.C.O.R.E.
The Spinal Cord Organization for Regaining Excellence is a non-profit organization that assists paralyzed individuals.
1659 Grammercy, Suite 188; Torrance, California 90501 USA
- SCI - Resource Guide
resources available from the National Rehabilitation Information Center.
- SCI Info Pages - Spinal Cord Injury Information
A free resource for those with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injury or disease of the spine. Provides health information associated with spinal cord injuries and contains related links with site descriptions.
- SCI Sexual Health Resource Site Information about changes in sexual health and
fertility after brain and spinal cord impairment.
- Spinal Cord Injury
Emerging Concepts. An NIH Workshop.
- Spinal Cord Injury Network International (SCINI)
Non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating access to quality health care by providing information and referral services to spinal-cord-injured individuals and their families.
Information Center contains books, journals and clippings files; information sheets on a variety of topics relating to SCI; and a Video Lending Library.
Web site offers news items, with links, on research, legislation and other topics.
3911 Princeton Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-7013 USA
- Spinal Cord Injury Program
The largest of the nation's 18 model spinal cord injury centers, Shepherd Center, serves people with all levels of SCI and seeks to return them to the highest
level of functioning possible.
Atlanta, Georgia USA
- Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center
A vast amount of information helping to explain basic anatomy, physiology, and the complications resulting from a spinal cord injury.
- Spinal Cord Injury Resources
maintained by Jim Lubin.
 A Must See Site!
- Spinal Cord Research Centre
University of Manitoba
436 Basic Medical Sciences Bldg
730 William Avenue; Winnipeg, Manitoba; R3E 3J7 Canada
- Spinal Cord Society
The SCS, founded in November 1978, is an organization of the spinal cord injured, their families and
friends, and dedicated scientists and physicians who are aiming at the ultimate goal of a cure through improved treatment and research.
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537 USA
- Spinal Network
Comprehensive Guide to Independent Living with a Spinal Cord Injury.
- Spinal Research
SR is the only charity based in the U.K, which is dedicated to funding research on an international scale
with the sole aim of ending the permanence of paralysis caused by spinal cord injury
Bramley Business Centre; Station Road; Bramley; Guildford GU5 0AZ UK
- TBI-SCI Projects
Home page for the federally-funded spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury model system projects.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
950 S. Bascom Ave., Suite 2011; San Jose, California 95128 USA
- The Healthy Gimp
An information and self-help guide for persons with a disability or spinal cord injury.
1141 Dunham Street; Kingston, Ontario Canada K7P-2L5
- The San Francisco Spine Center
affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, California USA, offers state-of the-art medical treatment and preventative medicine for
those with a wide range of spinal problems.
- The SPINALCORD injury information network
is a growing collection of SCI resources and links to information developed by nationally recognized organizations. Site is frequently updated.
UAB Model SCI System; Office of Research Services; 619 19th Street South, SRC 529; Birmingham, Alabama 35249-7330 USA
- Neurosurgery at the University of Florida
Department of Neurosurgery; University of Florida; Box 100265; Gainesville, Florida 32610-0265 USA
- United Spinal Association
United Spinal Association, formerly Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, is a nonprofit that provides information and services to individuals with spinal
cord injury and disease regarding benefits, disability rights advocacy, wheelchairs and barrier-free design.
75-20 Astoria Boulevard; Jackson Heights, New York 11370 USA
- Uppertone For Quads
Rehabilitation Systems for Quadriplegics.
UPPERTONE allows C4-C5 and below, quadriplegia (tetraplegia) due to spinal injury to do sixteen upper body exercises without any assistance or cuffs.
GPK Inc.
535 Floyd Smith Drive; El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
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