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Paralysis and SCI in the U.S.

There are nearly 1 in 50 people living with paralysis in the United States -- approximately 6 million people. That number is nearly 33% higher than previous estimates showed. Almost 1.3 million of those are spinal cord injured.

It means that we all know someone living with paralysis. They live with a condition that affects their family life, their ability to work, and their capacity to enjoy everyday activities.

Learn the paralysis and spinal cord injury (SCI) facts: 

- Prevalence of paralysis and SCI / Causes / Degree of difficulty moving

- Average age / Average length of time since paralysis and SCI

- Gender / Paralysis and military service

- Ethnicity and Hispanic identity

- Household income

Our recommendations: 5 concrete and actionable steps

One Degree of Separation: Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury in the United States (Download the entire 28 page PDF report)
Paralysis Resource Center contact information Call the PRC: 1-800-539-7309 or email us email us

Today's News:

Join Robin Williams and help find cures for spinal cord injuries

Robin Williams on his friend

"We're auditioning for Juilliard. One of the faculty panel members -- John Houseman – not only picks Christopher for the Advanced Program, he offers him a job -- urging him to leave school."
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Caregiver Chronicles: Carl Beyer