ASCF Scholarship
November 14, 2019Arkansas Spinal Cord Foundation (ASCF) announces the Sandra Turner Memorial Scholarships for 2020 with a “CALL FOR APPLICATIONS.” We encourage those wanting to further their education to apply. ASCF’s mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with spinal cord injuries and those who live with challenges associated with spinal cord diseases such as Spina Bifida, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and Spinal Spondylosis.
Applications are … - Read More >
United Spinal Arkansas, Adaptive Bowling
October 17, 2019United Spinal Arkansas Adaptive Bowling!
Come Join Us for Our First Adaptive Bowling Event for The Spinal Cord Injury And Disability Community of Arkansas!
November 2, 2019 12-2 pm
Free Bowling And Lunch Provided!
Allfam Bowling and Entertainment Center
2350 Lakewood Dr.
Cabot, AR 72023
Call or text Cheri at (501)-860-4756 to RSVP
New Location (Little Rock Office)
September 07, 2019Our Little Rock location is moving!
We will no longer be located in the Prospect Building on N. University. We're moving just a few miles down the road to:
Freeway Medical Tower
5800 W 10th St
Suite 108
Little Rock, AR 72204
During the move, our phones will go straight to voicemail the weekend of September 7-8 and for a short time the morning of Monday, September 9. Please leave a voicemail and we'll call you back … - Read More >
2019 Hunt, Southern Sportsmen Foundation
August 23, 2019
Southern Sportsmen Foundation is pleased to announce their 2019 hunt schedule for whitetail deer. This hunt is for individuals that have a severe mobility impairment &/or a life-threatening illness.
The youth “Hunt of a Lifetime” will be held near Mineral Springs, AR November 1-3, 2019 at Starch Creek Hunting Club. This event is for youth hunters up to 18 years old.
Youth hunters must be able to arrive by 3:00 PM on October 31st for … - Read More >
The Power of Voice
July 26, 2019From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation:
A voice is a powerful thing. For individuals living with paralysis, it can be their greatest asset. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Google Nest are joining forces to provide up to 100,000 FREE Google Home Mini devices to individuals living with paralysis and their caregivers, bringing real help to real homes through voice-enabled technology.
We live in a world where technology … - Read More >
2019 Brain Injury Conference
June 28, 2019Save the Date for the 2019 Brain Injury Conference:
Friday, August 9, 2019
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Benton Event Center
For more information, please contact John Hopkins
at jhopkins@stvincenthealth.com
Register online at https://2019braininjuryconference.eventbrite.com
Topics include:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Brain Injury in Older Population
- The Future of Brain Injury Medical Management
- Social Security
- Trachs and … - Read More >
2019 Spina Bifida Camp
May 14, 2019
Spina Bifida Camp is just about a month away! Last year was a lot of fun for campers. Don't miss out on your chance to join the adventure this year!
Camp is June 16-21 at Camp Aldersgate in Little Rock. The application deadline is May 25, 2019 (less than 2 weeks away)! We still have spots available.
All campers must be a current Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission client and between the ages of 6 and 16.
If interested, contact Bradley at … - Read More >
KATV Story on Handicapped Parking Misuse
April 13, 2019Over 1,800 complaints filed since start of Arkansas handicapped parking misuse website
by Matthew Mershon
REMINDER: This new law is in effect. Please be sure to educate friends and family on the use of van accessible parking spaces. The striped spaces are for use by individuals requiring additional space to enter/exit their vehicle (via ramp for example). Report misuse at the link below:
https://portal.dfa.arkansas.gov/MisuseParking … - Read More >
2019 Shooting for a Cause
February 28, 2019
The Arkansas Spinal Cord Foundation presents Shooting for a Cause!
The shooting trap will benefit children and adults with SCI/D. This event will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Arkansas Game & Fish Trap Shooting Complex.
February 28, 2019
For more information, call Mandy Carmack at (501) 247-1977 or email mandy@asilr.com.
ALL PROCEEDS support ASCF spinal cord injuries / disabilities, services and education … - Read More >
Guinness World Record Attempt
January 30, 2019
Lindsey Overman and her daughter are attempting to break the world record for longest line of moving wheelchairs. The current record is 351. The event will take place on April 6, 2019 at the University of Central Arkansas HPER Center in Conway, AR [Google Maps link]. Attendees can use any type of wheelchair and the perso
n does not have to utilize a chair. Anyone can use a wheelchair and participate as well.
Follow the event page … - Read More >
