The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Act, CRPA, (H.R.1554, S.828) was reintroduced in the House and Senate on April 12, 2005. This is our opportunity to advance legislation that supports and expands paralysis research, rehabilitation, and quality of life!

The Basics

The CRPA is non-controversial and has strong bi-partisan support. It is primarily about two things: advancing collaborative research in paralysis and improving the quality of life today for people living with paralysis and mobility impairments from any cause -- stroke, ALS, spinal cord injuries, and others. The CRPA encourages coordination of research to prevent redundancies and hopefully hasten discovery of better treatments and cures and, as importantly, to improve the daily lives today for those living with paralysis.

Why Now

Despite strong bi-partisan support, the CRPA did not pass in Christopher Reeve's lifetime. However, to help all of the current and future individuals with paralysis, we must join together and redouble our efforts to support his vision and pass the legislation to honor his memory. Millions of individuals with paralysis and their families are counting on us!