DerbyCity Area Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Derby City Area Chapter of the N.S.C.I.A. is a membership organization for individuals with spinal cord injuries, their families, and health professionals. Founded in 1984 as a Charter Member of the N.S.C.I.A., it was incorporated under IRS Section 501 (c) 3 as a not for profit organization. The Board of Directors consists of the Officers, Past President and the Board Members At Large.
*** OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
David Allgood - (502) 589-6620
VICE PRESIDENT
Adam Ford - (502) 425-2206
TREASURER
Tom Stokes- (502) 957-5865
LIAISON TO FRAZIER INSTITUTE
Jill Farmer
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
Betty Perry—(502) 647-0368
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY/WEB MASTER
Michael Feger- (502) 647-0368
PAST PRESIDENT
Adam Ford- (502) 425-2206
BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE-
Mike Perry
Kelly Young
NSCIA DERBY CITY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
Editor- Barbara Davis
Contributor- David Allgood
Visit Our Website at www.DerbyCitySpinalCord.org
The Derby City Area Chapter Newsletter is brought to you through the generous support of Frazier Rehab Institute
SCI RESEARCH, CONT’D
findings on a clinical level. While the project is focused on spinal-cord injury, its developments can also carry over to other neurological disorders.
For example, the study of remyelination of cells can potentially impact Multiple Sclerosis research. Multiple sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle movements, coordination and balance, and has numerous symptoms, including spasms, problems in speech and vision problems.
Nationwide, several other medical facilities are initiating their own spinal-cord research using The Miami Project as a guide.
Dietrich said that research centers at the University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, The Ohio State University and University of California, Irvine, are developing large SCI research centers.
“Some of these new centers have used the organizational framework of The Miami Project,” Dietrich said. “We are also very involved with training the next generation of scientists to continue this important work. These are truly exiting times.”
LIFE IS EASIER IN WINTER IF YOU……
Laugh more. It lessens Depression and makes your body feel warmer.
Take advantage of technology when winter stiffness and aches make every day tasks difficult.
Be aware that cold weather can cause muscle pain and weakness in SCI. Plan your activities accordingly.
Remember that the body needs extra water in extreme cold just as it does in extreme heat.
To prevent SADS, increase indoor lighting when possible.
