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Better Health, Smarter Care, Stronger Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Paralysis Resource Center<\/a> provides personalized support for people living with paralysis to pursue meaningful careers, raise families, and lead healthy, productive lives.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Call Now,<\/p>\n

Schedule a call,<\/p>\n

or Send in a Question<\/p>\n\n Contact our Team of Information Specialists<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Increasing Physical Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Improves cardiovascular health, mental well-being and mobility outcomes for people living with paralysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoors for Everyone<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
This initiative was created to ensure that the great outdoors is equally accessible for all people\u2013including those living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers.\n<\/div>\n
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Video Series: Adaptive Yoga<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Our online adaptive yoga videos are tailored for people living with paralysis. These movements help users reconnect with their bodies, even those experiencing limited mobility or sensation.\n<\/div>\n
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Quality of Life Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program, created by the late Dana Reeve, strives to help individuals with disabilities and their families by providing grants to nonprofit organizations that improve quality of life through access, independence, opportunities for community engagement, and other life-enhancing endeavors.<\/p>\n

Since its inception in 1999, our program has awarded a total of over $48 million to more than 4,000 projects across the United States of America. Grants have funded nonprofits, tribal entities, and municipalities for a wide array of projects, programs, and services.<\/p>\n

Find Out How to Apply<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Getting the Right Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need to have support, resources, and information to help navigate life with paralysis or care for your loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Military & Veterans Program<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Resources and community connections for service men and women, as well as veterans living with paralysis, whether through combat-related, service-related, or non-service-related events.\n<\/div>\n
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Tips for Caregivers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
It is critical for caregivers to identify strategies that not only allow them to effectively support loved ones but create the time and space to maintain their own identity.\n<\/div>\n
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\n Peer & Family Support Program<\/a>\n

We created the Peer & Family Support Program for people living with paralysis, as well as those who care for them, to come together for hope, support, and a way forward.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n