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From My Perspective: Blog Posts From Around the World About Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injury

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As part of a grant to study how differences in acute care and rehabilitation length of stay affect outcomes for people with spinal cord injury in different countries, the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research has collected blog posts by people with SCI in different countries about their injuries and rehabilitation. In these posts, writers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and The Netherlands share reflections on their unique inpatient rehabilitation experiences, what worked, what they wanted more (or less) of in rehabilitation, what it was like going home, and how they are doing today. 

The grant is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (grant 90DPHF0012).

photo of Sarra, a young white woman in a wheelchair in a coat and hat nuzzling a brown horse

Sarra, The United Kingdom
Sarra was the mother of three young children managing a farm when a riding accident caused her spinal cord injury.

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Keith, the United States
A young Veteran puts on a brave face for family and friends after a swimming accident causes a spinal cord injury.

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photo of Roman a middle aged white man with grey hair and a pink shirt

Roman, The United Kingdom
A British executive enters rehabilitation after a spinal cyst impacts his mobility.

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photo of Marjorie Aunos, a young white woman in a black suit with a red top sitting in a wheelchair.

Marjorie, Canada.

Navigating a spinal cord injury and motherhood.

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Ian, Australia.

Goal #1: To Hug My Wife

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Photo of Vriaj, a young man of Indian descent, in a wheelchair on a bridge with a stream underneath.
Viraj, The Netherlands

After a car accident that impacted several members of his family, Viraj underwent rehabilitation, secured accessible housing and went back to work.

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