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Spinal Cord Injury Association
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of Illinois

1032 S. LaGrange Road - LaGrange, Illinois 60525-2865 - (708) 352-6223 - Fax: (708) 352-9065

E-Mail: SCIInjury@aol.com

 

PUBLICATIONS

This is an informational resource only.  The SCIA neither endorses nor recommends any of the products or services provided by the sources listed below.

Books

A Practical Guide to Health Promotion After Spinal Cord Injury
By Indira S. Lanig, MD et al
Aspen Publisher, Inc.
7201 McKinney Circle
Frederick, MD 21701-0090
(800) 638-8437
(rehab text)
Management of High Quadriplegia - Whiteneck
The Management of Persons with SCI
- Ozer
Aging with Spinal Cord Injury - RB Trishman
Demos Publications
386 Park Ave. South, #201
New York, NY 10016
(212) 683-0072
The Outcome Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Joseph M. Peipmeier, MD, Editor, 1991
Futura Publishing Company
PO Box 330
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(800) 877-8761
An assessment of current methods for physicians and health care professionals who treat SCI. (Special Price for NSCIA Members)
Access America - Atlas & Guide to National Parks
Northern Cartographic
Mapping and Publishing, Dept. AA
PO Box 133
Burlington, VT 05402
Perspectives on Disability
Health Markets Research
851 Moana Ct.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(415) 948-1960 - Fax: (415) 948-7817
(Geared to health professionals)
The Quest for a Cure
Sam Maddox
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Research and Education
801 Eighteen St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
PVA history of Research and work today in the field of spinal cord injury.
Accessible Journeys
412 S. 45th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Planning for the Future - Providing a Meaningful Life for a Child with a Disability after your Death
Russell, Grant, Joseph & Fee
American Publishing Co.
PO Box 988
Evanston, IL 60204-9088
Turtle Books
Jason & Nordic Publishers
PO Box 441
Holidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 696-2920
Fax: (814) 696-4250
Books for children about dealing with disability issues.
How to Get Service by Being Assertive
Build self-confidence and develop a positive attitude.
How to Organize an Effective Parent or Advocacy Group and Move Bureaucracies
Organize, lobby and train members of a group to combat bureaucratic red tape.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
20 E. Jackson Blvd. #900
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-3513 - (312) 939-3519 TDD
Spinal Cord Injuries in Children
James E. Wilberger, Jr., MD
Futura Publishing Company
PO Box 330
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(800) 877-8761
Overview of diagnosis, treatment and management of SCI in children. (Special Price for NSCIA Members)
Winning
Robin F. Brancato
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York
Distributed by Random House - ISBN: 0-394-89751
A novel for young adults about a high school football player who is SCI.
Kids on Wheels
Kids on Wheels/No Limits
P.O. Box 220
Horsham, PA 19044-9558
Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patient and Family
Hardcover Version, Order Code 1689
Paperback Order Code 1732
Raven Press
1185 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
When Your Child is Seriously Injured in an Accident
and
When Your Child Goes to School After an Injury
"Exceptional Parent"
1170 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02134-4646
Credit Card Orders
(800) 742-4403
Mama Zones
Jane Cowen-Fletcher
Children's book about the relationship between a wheelchair mom and her young son.
Published by Scholastic Books
The Directory of Travel Agencies for the Disabled
Disability Bookshop
PO Box 129
Vancouver, WA 98666-0129
(800) 637-2256 - (206) 694-2462
(Also available on Cassette)
Yes You Can!
Paralyzed Veterans of America
e/o Office Services
801 18th Screet NW
Washington, DC 20006
A guide to self-care

 

Catalogs

National Easter Seal Society
FACSG
PO Box 1615
Bensonville, IL 60106-8615
(708) 238-4135
Catalog of Resources: Brochures & Videotapes on various subjects - ADA, Attitudes, Education, Housing and Volunteerism
Fanlight Productions
47 Halifax St.
Boston, MA 02130
(617) 524-0980
Catalog of videos related to people with disabilities.
The Disability Bookshop Catalog
The Disability Bookshop
PO Box 129
Vancouver, WA 98666-0129
(800) 637-2256

 

Library Services

Suburban Library System Computer Access
If you are a computer user and have a modem you can check the availability of books on tape by calling the Suburban Library System in Chicago's Western suburbs at (630) 325-9403. After your system logs on, press "control Q" "control R" to activate the main screen. For more information ask your librarian or Dial SWAN information on accessing the Suburban Library System computer.
Talking Books
Talking Books are available in a variety of fiction and non-fiction topics at you or local library. Call your local library for the titles available.

 

Magazines

Abilities
489 College St., Ste. 501
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6G 1A5
(416) 923-1885
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Press, UCP
326 Locust St.
Akron, OH 44302
Palaestra: The Forum of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation for the Physically Disabled
P.O. Box 508
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-1902
Accent on Living
PO Box 700
Bloomington, IL 61702
Kids on Wheels
Kids on Wheels/No Limits
P.O. Box 220
Horsham, PA 19044-9558
PN/Paraplegia News and Sports 'N Spokes
PVA Publications
2111 E. Highland Ave.,
Ste. 180
Phoenix, AZ 85016-4702

Disability Today
627 Lyons Lane S 203
Oakville, Ontario
Canada L6J 5Z7
Published in association with the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons

Mainstream
Cindy Jones, Publisher
2973 Beech St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 234-3138
SCI Life
Included with NSCIA Membership
Enable Magazine
AAPD/Enable Magazine
3657 Cortez Rd. West
Bradenton, FL 34210-9878

Mobility Ltd.
401 Linden Center Dr.
Ft. Collins, CO 80524
(303) 484-7967
Special Living
P.O. Box 2000
Bloomington, IL 61702
(309) 825-8842
www.specialiving.com
Exceptional Parent
PO Box 3000, Dept. EP
Denville, NJ 07834-9919
(800) 247-8080
Mouth: The Voice of Disability Rights
The Mouth, 61 Brighton St.
Rochester, NY 14607
(716) 473-6764
Through the Looking Glass, a publication of the National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities.
Editor: Paul Preston, Ph.D. To subscribe, write to:
2198 Sixth St., Ste. 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(800) 644-2666
(510) 848-1112
Fax: (510) 848-4445
  New Mobility (magazine)
Spinal Network (Book)
Mirmar Communications, Inc.
PO Box 8987
Malibu, CA 90265
(800) 543-4116
 

 

Newsletters - Newspapers - E-mail

In Stride
SCI Living-Assistance and Development
240 E. First Ave., Ste 109
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 887-8838
All articles published in English and Spanish
NCD Bulletin
National Council of Disability
1331 F Street, NW, Ste. 105
Washington, DC 20077-1107
(202) 272-2004
Free monthly bulletin
Volver a Vivir/Return to Life
Chardon Press
PO Box 11607
Berkeley, CA 94712
Bi-lingual publication in Spanish and English about rehabilitation project PROJIMO in Mexico
One Step Ahead
Evan Ken Associates
PO Box 65766
Washington, DC 20077-6456
(800) 386-5367
New Horizons
Paula Howaniec , Editor
3335 Bristlecone St.
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Vent Users publication
Universal Design Newsletter
John Salmen
(301) 770-7890
Published quarterly on research and compliance.
Internet for Disability Resources, Products and Services
www.disability.com
(800) 386-5367
The Prevention Researcher
Integrated Research Services
66 Club Rd., Ste. 370
Eugene, OR 97401-9831
(800) 929-2955
 

 

Other

A Guide to Wheelchair Selection
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Research and Education Program
801 18th Screet NW
Washington, DC 20006
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois
For additional information request the "Spinal Cord Injury Resource Guide"
NARIC (National Rehabilitation Information Center)
8455 Colesville Rd., #935
Silver Springs, MD 2091
(800) 346-2746
Wings
2239 E. 55th St.
Cleveland, OH 44103
(800) 227-6625
Vocational Guidance Services

Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois is a member of Community Health Charities of Illinois. For "Equal-opportunity-choices" in your payroll deduction program contact Mercedes Rauen, Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois, 708-352-6223.