The National Limb Loss Resource Center has been helping amputees since 1997. But a draft budget from the Department of Health and Human Services proposes to eliminate the program. The post Budget Cutters Put Amputee Services in the Crosshairs appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
When people think of someone pursuing a PhD, they often focus on the prestige and intellectual fulfilment associated with earning the degree. For the students themselves, however, the journey is fr…| Voices of Academia
Stronger Together Podcast aims to bridge gaps in the disability community by providing connection and resources.| United Spinal Association
A Personal Reflection on Ethics, Growth, and Hard Lessons In 2019, Minnesota faced a mounting public health crisis. Substance use was rising, overdose deaths were climbing, and the state’s treatment systems were overwhelmed. Traditional healthcare struggled to keep up. Amid this chaos, one solution began gaining momentum: Peer recovery support offering guidance and encouragement from| The Phoenix Spirit
"Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the| Mad In America
The MARC Network is a free mobile app and online community dedicated to serving all Americans with mobility impairments.| United Spinal Association
For National SCI Awareness Month, Director Mark Odum shares a "note to self," contemplating what he would say to a young Mark facing rehab with a new spinal cord injury. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
I’m in a 4-month peer support worker training. It’s led by the always encouraging Debbie Sesula, an experienced peer support trainer herself. Though I’ve been offering mental health coaching for some time, I wanted advanced education and skills to help support those who seek out my assistance. It’s an intense course with two 3-hour classes […]| Victoriamaxwell.com
Online support groups are a great place for people with similar conditions to connect no matter where they live. Yet, negativity and judgement can creep in if we’re not careful. Let’s keep these groups safe and special.| CreakyJoints Australia
“Hardship often prepares ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” CS Lewis (38 Quotes for People in Recovery, 2023). Confronted with overwhelming circumstances, many people have struggled with depression and thoughts of ending their life. Their life experience, however, can be a brilliant light of hope for others in the midst of darkness. The Suicide Prevention… Continue Reading The Role of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention| Voice & Vision, Inc.