National_Spinal_Cord_Injury_Association

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

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The National Spinal Cord Injury Association was a U.S. medical charity[1] that stated its mission was to "is to provide active-lifestyle information, peer support and advocacy that empowers people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) to achieve their highest potential."[2] Disability.gov said the association "provides local and national training, information and resources for individuals with spinal cord injuries, their family members and professionals".[3]

In 1984, the association opened a toll-free telephone hotline.[4]

The Association has closed, and its membership was integrated into the United Spinal Association.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Fillo, MaryEllen (February 2, 2010). "Hartford Gala Raises $20,000 For Spinal Cord Injury Association". Hartford Courant. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. [2]
    "NSCIA". National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  3. [3]
    "NSCIA". Disability.gov. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  4. [4]
    "Spinal Cord Injury Hot Line Offers Help". The Palm Beach Post. October 18, 1984. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  5. [5]
    "National Spinal Cord Injury Association - United Spinal Association". askus-resource-center.unitedspinal.org. Retrieved 2021-03-30.


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