South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association

03/06/2026

⚾️ Take Me Out to the Ballgame — and Support a Great Cause! ❤️

Join us on August 21 at Segra Park to cheer on the Columbia Fireflies while supporting the South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association!

When you purchase your ticket through our special link or QR code, $5 from every ticket goes directly back to SCSCIA to help fund programs that make a real difference in our community.

Your support helps provide:
💙 Peer mentoring
🏀 Adaptive sports programs
🤝 Support groups
📚 SCI educational workshops
🌱 Life transition services
🏘️ Community programs and more

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come enjoy a great night of baseball while giving back to individuals living with spinal cord injuries across South Carolina.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and see full game details here:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Scspinal2

Let’s pack the stands and show how strong our community is! ⚾️🔥

03/04/2026

What a great day representing the South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association at Disability Advocacy Day at the Statehouse! It was inspiring to see advocates, organizations, and community members come together to speak up for individuals living with disabilities across South Carolina.

A special thank you to Joyce Davis from the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina for allowing us to join her during her “What’s in a Name?” speech. She highlighted the importance of making sure individuals with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries understand that services and supports are still available to them through the state’s system, even as agencies evolve and change.

Conversations like this remind us how important education, advocacy, and collaboration are in helping individuals and families connect with the resources they need.

Thank you to everyone who showed up today to advocate and support the disability community. 💙

03/04/2026

We’re proud to be at the Statehouse today representing the South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association for Disability Advocacy Day.

Advocacy days like this are incredibly important because they give people living with disabilities, their families, and supporters a chance to be heard directly by the leaders who help shape policies that affect our daily lives. When our community shows up together, it sends a powerful message that accessibility, healthcare, and support services matter.

If you’re here today, keep an eye out for Sherwood or me in the crowd and come say hi — we’d love to connect!

03/01/2026

International Wheelchair Day - March 1st
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02/26/2026

From Wheel with Me Adapt Fit:
Friday = FULL BODY FIRE inside the Wheel With Me Adapt Fit app 🔥♿️💃🏼

We’re closing out the week STRONG with TWO live workouts this Friday inside the app!!!

At 12PM EST Nikki is teaching a 30 minute Total Body Conditioning workout with dumbbells. Expect an elevated heart rate, controlled strength, and get ready to feel the burn 💪🏼

At 3PM EST Jesi is bringing the heat with Total Body Strength using resistance bands & dumbbells. Think intentional reps, muscle building, and form focused power.

Whether you’re training at home or in the gym, these sessions are adaptive, structured, and built for wheelchair users who are ready to get stronger and more independent🙌🏼

Can’t make it live? We will miss you, but there don’t worry because we have live workouts every week!!

Comment and let our trainers know if we’re seeing you Friday! AND if you are not in the app yet, click the link in our bio to start your free 7 day trial😍📲

Friday = FULL BODY FIRE inside the Wheel With Me Adapt Fit app 🔥♿️💃🏼

We’re closing out the week STRONG with TWO live workouts this Friday inside the app!!!

At 12PM EST Nikki is teaching a 30 minute Total Body Conditioning workout with dumbbells. Expect an elevated heart rate, controlled strength, and get ready to feel the burn 💪🏼

At 3PM EST Jesi is bringing the heat with Total Body Strength using resistance bands & dumbbells. Think intentional reps, muscle building, and form focused power.

Whether you’re training at home or in the gym, these sessions are adaptive, structured, and built for wheelchair users who are ready to get stronger and more independent🙌🏼

Can’t make it live? We will miss you, but there don’t worry because we have live workouts every week!!

Comment and let our trainers know if we’re seeing you Friday! AND if you are not in the app yet, click the link in our bio to start your free 7 day trial😍📲

02/26/2026

Join us in honoring and remembering Rafe Ellisor. He made his transition to his heavenly home in December 2025 to be reunited with his mother and father.

Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Salem United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall
Address: 1321 Salem Church Rd, Irmo, SC 29063

02/09/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Calling all superheroes — it’s time to move for a cause!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Superheroes in Motion Walk, Run & Roll — a fun, family-friendly event supporting individuals and families impacted by spinal cord injury across South Carolina!

📅 Saturday, September 5th
📍 Conestee Park | Greenville, SC
⏰ 5K starts at 10:00 AM | 1-Mile starts at 10:15 AM

Whether you walk, run, roll, bring the kids, or even your leashed furry friends — there’s a place for everyone! 🎉

🏅 Timed 5K
🎶 Music & entertainment
🥨 Post-race snacks & refreshments
👕 Event shirts + medals for all finishers

👉 Register today:
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/SCSuperHeroSInMotionWalkRunRoll

✨ And keep an eye out — we’ll be announcing an exciting NEW virtual option coming soon for those who can’t join us in person!

Let’s come together, have fun, and be superheroes in motion for a great cause! 💥

01/30/2026

Paralyzed Veterans of America has launched a FREE Online Fitness + Wellness Program designed specifically for veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases like MS and ALS — and their caregivers. 💪🧘‍♀️

This virtual program offers up to nine adaptive classes each week, including strength training, endurance, hand-eye coordination, plus meditation and breathwork to support mental health and stress relief. It’s all about improving overall wellness, building resilience, and creating community — no matter your mobility level or where you’re starting from.

👉 Visit https://pva.org/sports-recreation/online-programs/
for the weekly schedule and to register.

PVA's online programs are designed to help you in maintain a healthy lifestyle, connect with fellow Veterans, and learn from trusted experts.

01/16/2026

❄️ Freezing Weather Relief for the SCI/D Community in South Carolina ❄️

The South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association (SCSCIA) wants to remind our community that disaster relief support is available for individuals with spinal cord injuries or disorders (SCI/D) and wheelchair users in South Carolina during extreme cold and freezing conditions.

Thanks to a grant from United Spinal, we can provide direct financial assistance to help recover from cold weather–related damages or losses. Our goal is to support you in staying safe and regaining stability during this challenging time.

We may be able to assist with:
🏠 Home repairs due to frozen pipes, burst plumbing, or ice damage
🛏️ Evacuation and emergency housing costs if your home becomes unsafe
♿ Replacing or repairing wheelchairs damaged by freezing conditions
📦 Other losses directly caused by freezing weather

✅ Apply online here:
https://scscia.wufoo.com/.../disaster-relief-assistance.../

⚠️ If power or internet outages are expected, print a physical form now to have on hand just in case:
https://www.scspinalcord.org/resources

📬 Completed forms can be mailed to:
SCSCIA
301 Greystone Blvd, Suite 170
Columbia, SC 29016

📩 For questions, contact Rebekka Byrd at info@scspinalcord.org

⚠️ Important Notes:

Applicants must be South Carolina residents. Those outside SC should contact United Spinal or their local SCI chapter.

Funding is limited — applying does not guarantee approval. Assistance will be awarded based on eligibility, demonstrated need, and available resources.

Relief is intended only for disaster-related expenses and may not cover all costs.

💙 We are committed to supporting our community and helping you recover from the impact of freezing weather. Please share this with anyone who may need help. Stay safe, South Carolina — we are here for you!

01/16/2026

🌟 Open Invitation: Community Leadership Academy (CLA) Virtual Course! 🌟

The USC Aphasia Lab is hosting an upcoming CLA Virtual Course and is excited to open the class to people with disabilities or health conditions, their family members, and community partners!

This is a great opportunity to build confidence, strengthen leadership and advocacy skills, and connect with other community leaders.

📅 Program Dates: January 26 – March 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (with breaks)
💻 Location: Online via Zoom (link sent after registration)
📝 Register Here: https://forms.gle/DzzJ3Hw1sHjc4WD7A

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Confidence to communicate
✅ Leadership skills
✅ Advocacy tools
✅ Storytelling strategies
✅ Connections with other disabled leaders
✅ Skills for boards, committees, and councils

Program Highlights:

Interactive, plain-language classes

Peer-led discussions and activities

Real-life practice of skills

Guest speakers with lived experience

Supportive, inclusive learning environment

Class Topics Include:
1️⃣ Understanding leadership, advocacy, and disability
2️⃣ Communication and advocacy
3️⃣ Storytelling for impact
4️⃣ Working with decision-makers
5️⃣ Community engagement

Questions or need help registering?
📞 Call Dori Tempio at 803-779-5121 ext. 132
📧 Email: dtempio@able-sc.org

Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and make a difference in your community! 💪

We want to invite you to our Community Leadership Academy (CLA), a FREE course starting Mondays on January 26, 2026! This online course hosted by the USC Aphasia Lab is created for people with disabilities (anyone with a health or medical condition), family members of people with disabilities, and y...