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SPINAL CORD INJURY
NETWORK INTERNATIONAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Founded 1986
3911 Princeton Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-7013
Business Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
Toll-free: 1-800-548-CORD (1-800-548-2673); Phone: 1-707-577-8796; FAX: 1-707-577-0605
Executive Director: Lennice K. Ambrose
Medical Librarian: Sharon E. Hunt Library Assistant: Eva Barschat
http://www.spinalcordinjury.org spinal1@pacbell.net

SERVICES

Telephone Information and Referral

SCINI provides information and referral services through its 1-800-548-CORD phone number. SCINI facilitates access to quality health care by providing a vital link to organizations and agencies offering information, assistance, and services for persons with spinal cord injury and their families.

Video Lending Library (in memory of Michael C. Wardell)

SCINI has over 200 videos on topics relating to spinal cord injury including accessibility, education/training, employment, housing, sports, transportation/travel, and wheelchair use and repair. These videos are available for loan by mail free of charge to spinal cord injured individuals and their families. For registration information, either contact SCINI through the contact information found on our Order Form on the homepage or complete the video membership form online. Here is a listing of the videos we have available.

Information Center

SCINI maintains a resource library of over 500 books, 50 current journals and newsletters, and 200 clippings files on topics related to spinal cord injuries. The David G. Billings Access Collection contains travel directories which provide information to travelers with disabilities. The equipment file contains a collection of brochures and catalogs of disability-related products.

The Information Center provides reference assistance, on-line database searches, and copies of journal articles and book sections for a modest fee. Members are charged a lesser fee. Individuals are encouraged to visit the library and use its materials.

For more information, consult our Information Sheets page, Order Form page, or contact Medical Librarian Sharon E. Hunt at spinal@sonic.net.

HEALTH FOCUS

Spinal Cord Injury in Rural Areas/Spinal Cord Injury & Agriculture

PUBLICATIONS:

Rural Healthcare Initiatives in Spinal Cord Injury. Kristofer Hagglund, Ph.D. and Daniel L. Clay, Ph.D.
Spinal Cord Injury in the Australian Agricultural Work Force. Amanda E. Young.
Social support and health outcomes after spinal cord injury: A mediation analysis. Jennifer L Coker. The purpose of this study was to investigate the health outcomes of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in rural settings as compared to people with SCI living in urban settings.
- The Toolbox, 2000.
- Assistive Technology Needs Assessment of Farmers and Ranchers with Spinal Cord Injuries, 1992.technology needs. Bridging Horizons, 1996.
- Barn Builders, 1999.
- Conducting Agricultural Worksite Assessments, 1991.
- Enterprising Ideas, 1993.
- Identifying, Selecting, and Implementing Assistive Technology in the Agricultural Workplace, 1992.
- Improving Farmstead Accessibility, 1994.
- Improving Your Rural Business with the ADA, 1993.
- Making Career Decisions Following a Disability - A Guide for Farmers & Ranchers, 1992.
- Modified Agricultural Equipment: Manlifts for Farmers & Ranchers with Physical Handicaps, 1987.
- Publications of Amanda Young on SCI in rural areas/agricultural workers: : and http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/references/profiles/amanda.html
ORGANIZATIONS:
National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety
Breaking New Ground Resource Center. Since its inception in 1979, the Breaking New Ground Resource Center in Purdue's Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering has become internationally recognized as the primary source for information and resources on rehabilitation technology for persons working in agriculture. Website includes access to BNG newsletters; caregiver resources; audiovisual resources; and the BNG Outreach Program.
AgrAbility Project: Promoting Success in Agriculture for People with Disabilities and Their Families. The AgrAbility Program is a USDA-funded program that provides vital education, assistance, and support to farmers and ranchers with disabilities. Through the combined dedication and expertise of the Cooperative Extension System and nonprofit disability organizations, AgrAbility helps thousands of determined individuals overcome the barriers to continuing their chosen professions in agriculture. In addition to the state project grants, one national grant provides additional support for a National AgrAbility Project involving the University of Wisconsin - Madison and the National Easter Seal Society .
State AgrAbility Programs:
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national network of rural independent living centers, other programs, and individuals concerned with the unique aspects of rural independent living. APRIL is a non profit, 501C3 organization that promotes independence and strives for full rights and benefits of persons with disabilities living in rural America.
Research and Training Center on Rural Rehabilitation Services: Developing Innovative Solutions for Rural Americans with Disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education funds the RTC Rural. Rural Americans with disabilities and those who serve them experience problems with access to transportation and housing, employment and self-employment, independent living services, health and wellness facilities, and inclusion in community planning and activities.

PLACE OF HONOR

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD The 2000 Recipient of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) Outstanding Performance Award went to Cristina Sadowsky, M.D., of St. Louis, Missouri. The award will be presented to Dr. Sadowsky at the September, 2001 meeting of the American Paraplegia Society in Las Vegas, Nevada. http://www.asia-spinalinjury.org/bulletin/ga.php

The Paralyzed Veterans of America has presented Bob Vila, host of Bob Vila's Home Again, with its first-ever Barrier-Free America Award for his work to provide awareness for accessible architectural solutions, and in assisting PVA in its quest to create a barrier-free America.

DISCLAIMER: Information and materials are provided for informational purposes only and not as medical advice, instruction, or recommendations by our organization. Consult your health professional for advice relating to a medical condition or appropriate activities.

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