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NorCal SCI provides information and resources for people and their families in Northern California who've been affected by Spinal Cord Injuries/Disorders.

Connecting the SCI Community in Northern California

10/14/2026

BORP’s 4th Annual Adaptive Sports Expo is bringing a full day of beginner-friendly adaptive sports and community to Berkeley—and it’s completely FREE! 💙

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 3 accessible Berkeley locations
♿ Equipment + accessible shuttle provided
🎉 Plus, celebrate BORP’s 50th anniversary at the after-party from 3:30–5:30 PM!

Whether you’re looking for a new activity or simply want to meet more people in the community, come give something new a try.

👉 Register now: https://norcalsci.org/news/borp-4th-annual-expo

10/12/2026

Join the SCI Alliance’s FREE Hands-Free Adaptive Technology Webinar to explore tools that can support greater independence with communication, smart-home control, work, hobbies, and everyday life.

Hear from Ian MacKay and Claire Uke, including Ian’s firsthand experience working with Apple on accessibility features such as Voice Control, Switch Control, and Siri.

📅 October 13
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🎟️ FREE

➡️ Don’t miss it—register now: https://tinyurl.com/z289uhat

10/09/2026

Life after SCI can hold grief and difficult days but also connection, laughter, love, and new chapters that may be hard to imagine at first. 💙

Thank you, , for sharing such a personal reminder with the SCI community.

🎥 Original content and words by . Reposted by NorCal SCI for community awareness and education.

10/07/2026

Meaningful SCI research isn’t only about how much gets funded—it’s also about what gets prioritized."Meaningful SCI research isn’t only about how much gets funded—it’s also about what gets prioritized.

💙 Read the full piece by NorCal SCI Board Member Marco Sorani on our News page: https://tinyurl.com/ym2spa56

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10/05/2026

Adaptive sports goals on your list? The 2026–2027 CAF Annual Grant Program is NOW OPEN! ♿🚴‍♀️🏀

CAF grants can help reduce financial barriers to adaptive equipment, sports expenses, training, and more—helping athletes with physical disabilities pursue the activities and goals that matter to them.

📅 Apply by November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT.

Visit the NorCal SCI News page to apply: https://tinyurl.com/4bpyewcm

10/02/2026

Movement, sensation and pain can look very different from one incomplete spinal cord injury to another. Incomplete is Not All the Same.pdf

So before assuming what someone can—or can’t—do, remember: SCI doesn’t look just one way. 💙

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09/28/2026

SCI awareness is about more than knowing what a spinal cord injury is. It’s about understanding the everyday realities that aren’t always visible. 💙

Greater understanding can lead to fewer assumptions, better accessibility, and more meaningful inclusion.

Visit us at norcalsci.org for more SCI resources and news!

09/26/2026

What can change when life changes in an instant? Sometimes, it’s the way you see everything. 💙

For , we’re sharing lived experiences from the SCI community—stories of perspective, connection, purpose, and finding meaning in life after injury.

Every SCI journey is different. Every story deserves to be heard.

🎥 Disclaimer: This post was originally created by and is being reshared by NorCal SCI for community education and awareness. The experiences and perspectives shared belong to the original creator.

09/23/2026

Hot day? Staying cool may not be so simple after SCI. 🌡️

Spinal cord injury can affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature—one of the many less-visible realities of life with SCI. Body Temp - Sep SCI.pdf

This , let’s keep learning about what life with SCI can really involve. 💙

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