Syracuse Spinal Association
Supporting & Enhancing Your Life
The Syracuse Spinal Association is a new non-profit that provides resources, knowledge, advocacy, and support to enhance the lives of those living with spinal cord disabilities in Central New York.
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Blog of the Month
Close your eyes and picture the perfect beach day. You feel the warm sun on your skin, smell the salty tang in the air, and hear the rhythmic crash of the waves. Now, imagine feeling that joy, but from the seat of your wheelchair. Sound impossible? Thanks to accessibility initiatives at beaches like Virginia, this dream is becoming a beautiful reality for more
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Virginia Beach Wheelchair Accessibility
Seize the Shore: Accessibility & Independence at Virginia Beach with the Syracuse Spinal Association Close your eyes and picture the perfect beach day. You feel the warm sun on your skin, smell the salty tang in the air, and hear the rhythmic crash of the waves....
Gregg Bayne Testimonial – Quality of Life Grant Recipient
Having been a participant during the inception with Syracuse Spinal Association (SSA), where we met in person, and now with Zoom video conferencing, I can honesty say that the SSA is evolving in a most positive direction. Meeting in person was outstanding, as direct,...
Alger Island
Back in 2019, I had what felt like an impossible idea. I turned to my husband, Xavier, and said, “I want to go back to Alger Island.” Alger sits on Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks, a place you can only reach by boat. It had been one of my favorite camping spots for...
Skydiving Adventure
SSA has enriched my life in ways I never imagined. Serving on the board of directors has given me back something I thought I had lost after my accident: confidence, courage, and a stronger sense of self. One day, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a story...
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SSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all people living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). SSA also provides crucial support and information to the loved ones of those living with SCI. Your tax deductible gift will help improve the lives of disabled and paralyzed individuals living throughout Central New York.
Where you are now is not where you will always be. Just keep on trying, and know that tomorrow really is a new day.
– Jen Goodwin