1. Acknowledgements
This brochure was created with the
support of patients living with spinal cord
injuries (SCI). The purpose of these
resources is to help improve the daily
functioning and quality of life of a person
living with an SCI. Even though the
focus is on one disability, a person with
any disability can check out and utilize
these resources.
Joseph L. Ferreri, Jr.
Community Health Intern-SUNY Cortland
April 2015
Assistive Technology
AbleData
* A database that provides an array of
products that assists on daily activities and
functions.
http://www.abledata.com/
Accessible Vans of America
* Car service that provides quality vans that
have features for people with disabilities to
help them access inside as a passenger or as
the driver.
http://www.accessiblevans.com/index.php
HandiHelp.net
* Serves as a guide to building assistive
devices that are made out of items that are
inexpensive to purchase. These can help
benefit people with spinal cord injuries in
achieving tasks that are usually frustrating to
fulfill.
http://www.handihelp.net/
National Mobility Equipment Dealers
Association (NMEDA)
*Serves as a resource on how and what to
buy in terms of vehicular modifications and
adaptive equipment.
http://www.nmeda.com/what-to-buy/
The Wheelchair Series
* Consists of 3 parts: Getting the Right
Wheelchair, Manual Wheelchair, Power
Wheelchair
http://www.msktc.org/sci/factsheets/Wheelc
hairs
Woody Pack
* A backpack that was invented by a person
with a spinal cord injury that contains
assistive devices for people with limited fine
motor skills (hand function).
http://www.woodyfoundation.org/woodypac
k/
Employment &
Government
ABILITYJobs.com
http://www.abilityjobs.com/
AbilityLinks.org
https://www.abilitylinks.org/home.aspx?pag
eid=1024
* These two links provide databases for
employment opportunities.
New York State-Department of Civil Service
* Offers directions on how to prepare for the
Civil Service Exam and provides support for
veterans with disabilities.
http://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/faq.cfm
Job Accommodation Network
* Abides by the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), it provides further resources for
employers, individuals, and for others.
http://askjan.org/
Family & Caregiver
Support
Apparelyzed: Spinal Cord Injury Peer
Support
* Informs about anatomy, health issues
related to spinal cord injuries, along with
discussion forums, and resources about
compensation, insurance, and research.
http://www.apparelyzed.com/
Spinal Cord Injury Forum
* Private online forum for supporters or
caregivers to people with spinal cord

2. injuries.
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/scic/in
fo
SPINALpedia
*Social media website for people living
with SCIs to connect with each other about
their own living experiences.
http://www.spinalpedia.com/
Residence Living
NY Housing Search
* Provides a list of specific resources
regarding home accessibility resources for
disabilities, and residence affordability.
http://www.nyhousingsearch.gov/Resources.
html
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
* Offers information on disability rights in
housing.
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/p
rogram_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/disa
bilities/inhousing
Recreational & Social
Activities
Access Pass
*A person with a permanent disability can
gain access to various federal lands and
national parks.
http://store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html
Spinal Cord Injury Fitness Group
* Online video created by a physical
therapist that is designated for people living
with spinal cord injuries.
http://www.facingdisability.com/spinal-
cord-injury-resources/categories/active-
lifestyle
Key Websites
Facing Disability
http://www.facingdisability.com/
Adult Career and Continuing Educational
Services- Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
http://www.christopherreeve.org
Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury
http://www.testaverdefund.org
The National Spinal Cord Injury
Association- The Greater New York Chapter
http://www.nycspinalcord.org/
Hope, Education,
Impact, and
Resources for
Spinal Cord
Injuries