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Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention
Dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research. Free counseling for victims and their families. Networking of patients and families. Voice: 1-800-342-0330 Website: http://fscip.org Verified: 8/30/2011
Paralyzed Vets of America
Information, referral and advocacy for disabled and paralyzed vets. Voice: 1-800-424-8200 Website: http://www.pva.org Verified: 8/30/2011
National Spinal Cord Injury Hotline
Information, referral and peer support for spinal cord injured persons and their families. Voice: 1-800-962-9629 Website: http://www.spinalcord.org Verified: 8/30/2011
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource
Information and referrals. Publishes a free book 'Paralysis Resource' for consumers. Book is available in English or Spanish. Write: Paralysis Resource Center 636 Morris Tpk Ste. 3A Short Hills, NJ 07078 Voice: 1-800-539-7309 Website: http://www.paralysis.org E-mail: info@paralysis.org Verified: 8/30/2011
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