November 2009
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Upcoming talk of interest: Dismissing the “Dis” in Disability
In these modern times, what is the value of drawing the distinction between able-bodied and disabled athletes? Do the disability categories of the Paralympics level the playing field for participants and allow them to showcase their abilities or does it discriminate against them by conveying the message that they cannot participate in the ‘real’ Olympics?
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Cardiovascular Health Clinic for 2010 Paralympic Athletes
Paralympian athletes are exposed to tremendous physical and emotional stress during training and competition, and athletes with spinal cord injury (SCI) have unique disadvantages during competition. One of these disadvantages is unstable blood pressure control. On a daily basis, individuals with SCI deal with either extremely low resting blood pressure, and/or uncontrolled episodes of high [...]
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov wins inaugural Alan T. Brown Foundation Award
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov has won the 2009 Alan T. Brown Foundation Award for research in Spinal Cord Injury, presented by the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA). This is the first year the Alan T. Brown Foundation SCI Research Award has been awarded. It is presented to a researcher, clinician, or group which has demonstrated excellence [...]
Spinal Chord gala gets rave reviews
“The choir was amazing – sublime, exquisite – a great treat for our ears!”
“We loved how the choir members mingled and chatted with the audience.”
“Your show last night was magnificent. I have seldom enjoyed myself that much.”
“Who would have thought that a research building designed to be universally accessible would turn out to have the [...]
