Reaching out to those affected by SCI
        Inspiring the newly injured through role models and peer mentors
              Supporting individuals and families as they begin their post-injury journeys
                      Empowering those with SCI to fulfill their goals and dreams

Phone #: 781.933.8666                          A non-profit 501(C)(3) organization             Email: sciboston@aol.com




Support and Discussion Groups in the Greater Boston Area


BMC Support/Discussion Group Meeting


Stepping Forward - Staying Informed
Evening Lecture Series

For individuals living with spinal cord injury,
their caregivers, & healthcare professionals


presents

Northeast Passage
Chandler Bullard, Program Specialist
David Lee, Assistant Director


discussing

Adaptive Sports and Recreation
for Individuals with SCI


Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6:30-8:00 PM

Boston Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine
72 East Concord St.
Hiebert Lounge, 14th Floor
Boston, MA 02118

About Northeast Passage:

Northeast Passage (NEP) was founded in 1990 as a private non-profit organization. In March of 2000, after years of successful collaboration, NEP officially merged with the University of New Hampshire as the service branch of the Recreation Management and Policy Department within the College of Health and Human Services. The mission of Northeast Passage is to create an environment where individuals with disabilities can enjoy recreation with the same freedom of choice, quality of life, and independence as their non-disabled peers.

About this month's topic:

Adaptive sports and recreation offers individuals with spinal cord injury the opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational activities that may otherwise be impossible. Participants use specially adapted equipment to overcome their mobility limitations and enjoy sports such as skiing, golf, tennis, water skiing, power soccer, sled hockey, quad rugby, and other indoor and outdoor sports.

The design of adaptive sports and recreation equipment is constantly evolving to meet the needs of anyone with a disability who wants to participate. This educational session will offer the opportunity to see different types of equipment, discuss its uses, and determine the best equipment for an individual's ability.

Resources for locating and trying adaptive sporting equipment throughout New England will also be provided, as well as how to find organizations that offer adaptive sports and recreation throughout the U.S.

For more information or to register click here
or register by calling 617-638-7389.


A light dinner will be served before the lecture.
Registration fee: $10.00 per person if received by 5/10/2012
(There is no fee for PCA’s to attend with employers.)
Registration at the door or after 5/10/2012 will be charged a late fee

Support Group Meetings
There will be an NSCIA SCI support group meeting from
4:30pm-6:00pm immediately preceding this lecture.
A family support group will be offered from 4:45pm-6:00pm.
(Please check in for both groups at lecture registration.)

Parking is available for a fee in the Albany St. Garage and at meters around campus.

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The Stepping Forward- Staying Informed Consumer Education Program
is partially supported by the following organizations:

Spinal Cord Injury Model System NIDRR
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
PVA Education Foundation
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Boston Rehabilitation Medicine Associates, Inc.


Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network
70 Butler St. Salem, NH 03079

(Held the fourth Friday of the month)
2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
  • April 27
  • May 25
  • June 22
For information contact Denise Sampson at (603) 247-1114 or Freetobeme5452@aol.com


Southern New England Rehab Center Support Group
Southern New England Rehab. Center - 3 West outpatient gym, 21 Peace St Providence, RI
(Held the third Wednesday every other month)
4:30-6:00 pm
  • May 16
  • July 18
  • September 19
  • November 21
For information contact Stacey Johnson OTR/L ATP at 401-456-4177 or email: sjohnson@chartercare.org


Spaulding Support/Discussion Group Meeting
Spaulding Rehab Hospital
Held every Thursday
4:00 to 5:00 PM In the GBC Office
(9th floor, left off elevator & 2nd to last door on the right)
If you pay for parking in the Spaulding lot, please let us know & we'll reimburse you.

For information contact the Spaulding Office at 617-573-2081


Springfield Support Group Meeting
Mercy Hospital, 271 Carew St. Springfield, MA
6:00-8:00 PM
(Held the last Tuesday of the month)
  • April 24
  • May 29
  • June 26
For information contact Sharon at 413-748-6892


Whittier Westborough Support Group Meeting
Whittier Rehab Hospital in Westborough - 5:00 PM
(Held the Second Wednesday of the month)

  • April 11
  • May 9
  • June 13
For information contact Lynn at 508-871-2000 x2165


Braintree Support/Discussion Group Meeting
Braintree Rehab Hospital - 6:00 PM
(Held the Fourth Wednesday of the month)

  • April 25
  • May 23
  • June 27
For information call 781-348-2250




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