Funding

Great progress in paralysis research has been made over the past few years, and continues to be made each and every day. Funding continues to be an issue in paralysis research, however, especially due to the fact that, in this field, there are no quick or easy answers.

The Resource tab has information about neuroscience research in the public and private sectors in the U.S. and abroad.

CareCure CommunityCareCure Community features a SpinalNurse bulletin board with informed comments on matters of the bowel, and all issues of paralysis.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Funds research to develop therapies for many conditions related to paralysis, including traumatic injury and chronic disease.

International Campaign for Cures of Spinal Cord Injury ParalysisA group of organizations around the world that together fund about $25 million a year in SCI research. The members include: the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, Australasian and International Spinal Research Trusts, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Rick Hansen Institute and Kent Waldrep National Paralysis Foundation.

Neurotech Awareness CoalitionReimbursement obstacles, government hurdles, funding setbacks and the lack of public awareness hinder the advancement of neurotechnology. The youth of the industry has barriers that must be addressed in order to allow for further productive growth.

NTAF Catastrophic Injury ProgramNTAF has a 26-year record of success helping families address financial hardships arising from uninsured medical expenses related to transplantation (solid organ, bone marrow, stem cell or tissue) and catastrophic injury (spinal cord or traumatic brain).

Quality of Life Grants DatabaseFind resources within the PRC Quality of Life Grants Database. Search by Zip Code, State or an Entire Category.

Library Books and VideosFind resources within the PRC library catalog.

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The information provided in the Paralysis Resource Center was supported by Cooperative Agreement number 1U59DD000838-01 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the Reeve Foundation and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.