The following RESOURCES are available to people with spinal cord injury or an ailment that causes paralysm. This is not an all inclusive list or endorsement of any organization.
SUPPORT GROUPS
WOMEN EMBRACING ABILITIES NOW – Charlotte, NC https://www.facebook.com/WomenEmbracingAbilitiesNowCharlotte
Spinergy- Release Your Energy! http://www.spinergy.org
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group- Charlotte area
For those that have been directly or indirectly impacted by a Spinal Cord Injury. Offering mentoring, socials, recreational activities, sports, arts and events. Providing transportation to the monthly socials at no cost and currently servicing the following counties: Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba, Iredell and Lincoln. We look to grow in the near future! Contact
SCI/D Social Group – Charlotte
Third Saturday of every month, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Levine Jewish Community Center, Weinberg Room
5007 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
Contact: Courtney Merchant, Carolinas Rehab, 1-704-355-5069 or courtney.merchant@carolinashealthcare.org for more information
Men’s Support Group and Bible Study – Charlotte
Last Wednesday of every month
Carmel Baptist Church, Charlotte NC
Contact: Pete Russell, 1-704-544-2366 for more information
HOUSING
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC)
NAAC maintains the only national database of apartments with features for people with disabilities, listing more than 60,000 units in 47 states. NAAC is sponsored by the National Apartment Association and Clearinghouse services are free to all. Contact: 800-421-1221; http://www.accessibleapartments.org; clearinghouse@naahq.org.
DATING
http://www.dating4disabled.com/
http://www.pof.com/ (Plenty of Fish)
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