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We have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and have pulled this together in this section to help you access the information you need, when you need it.

Online Network Forum: SCI Health Maintenance Tool, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Join our Representative Advocacy team for the September Online Network Forum as they take you through the new Health Maintenance...

Health Maintenance Toolkit for People with Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be life-changing and affect mobility and overall well-being. Maintaining overall health is always essential for people...

Can You Ask That?

Our Peer and Family Support got together on a live webinar Can You Ask That? to answer the questions people...

Getting NDIS Support for Meal Preparation and Deliveries

We've introduced a comprehensive nutrition guide that offers some effective strategies for maintaining a healthy diet. However, meal preparation and...

Navigating the ebbs and flows of parenthood

When we think of parenting, we think of all the things that change, all the things you sacrifice, and all...

Online Network Forum: Companion Cards and Events

In our August Online Network Forum, our Representative Team talked about Companion Cards and access to venues.

Spinal cord injuries may not directly impact a person’s ability to conceive, carry, and experience giving birth. However, disability-related challenges may arise during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum periods.

We discussed many aspects of this topic in several posts, such as Sexuality and Fertility after Spina Cord Injury and Fertility following spinal cord injury. Now we would like to introduce Ryan Rae Harbuck.

Ryan is an accomplished author, swim coach, motivational speaker, wife, and mother. During her teenage years, she suffered a spinal cord injury that left her paralysed from the chest down. Despite her disability, Ryan has always been determined to live life to the fullest, surpassing the expectations of many. Her book, When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair, is a priceless treasure with her courage and determination.

When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair - Ryan Rae Harbuck

As a mother with a spinal cord injury, Ryan understands the challenges that people like her face. Many doctors and healthcare providers may not have experience with this type of situation. To help others with spinal cord injuries who want to become parents, Ryan has shared her own experiences of becoming pregnant, carrying her babies, and giving birth. Her story, featured on HuffPost, offers valuable insights and guidance for those navigating similar journeys.

Today, Ryan resides in Denver with her husband and two sons. If you’d like to learn more about Ryan and her book, please visit her website.