NorCal SCI believes in the importance of outpatient SCI rehabilitation and exercise for maximizing recovery from SCI, reducing SCI related complications and providing survivors of SCI with a higher quality of life. The late NorCal SCI co-founder Franklin Elieh was instrumental in creating the opportunity for hospital rehabilitation for some initial participants in 2020 and 2021 and this grant program will continue to provide this opportunity to the newly injured.
TFP UTAH
A 5-week intensive program that requires travel to Neuroworx in Utah where participants will have the opportunity to do an intensive outpatient rehab program to work on specific goals and outcomes that will provide the greatest benefit for their recovery, functional goals, and overall health.
NorCal SCI will provide grants to applicants in Northern California to cover some or all of the following costs for up to 5 weeks. The specifics of the costs covered by the grant will be determined on a case by case basis:
- 2 hours of daily one-on-one PT/OT/exercise + additional hours of self-exercise
- ADA lodging close to Neuroworx
- Transportation for client and one personal care attendant (PCA) to/from Salt Lake City - Driving is preferred
In order to qualify, you must meet the following conditions:
- Be a legal resident of Northern California
- Spend preferably 5 weeks (minimum 4 weeks) full-time in Salt Lake City for intensive rehab and exercise
- Have medical clearance for 2+ hours of PT/OT daily, 5 days a week and appropriate travel
- Able to complete all activities of daily living (ADL) in Utah independently or with your own personal care attendant (PCA)
- Provide for your own food and other additional costs while in Utah
- Provide NorCal SCI with regular updates, including videos/photos of rehab
TFP NorCal (with Sacramento newly added!)
A 10-week program of PT and neuro-exercise (no OT) at SCI-FIT Dublin or SCI-FIT Sacramento. Approved participants will have a schedule of 2 days per week of 2 hours - 1 hour therapy with a licensed PT + 1 hour with a neuro-exercise specialist There’s also the option to add a free hour of using the FES bike before or after each of your sessions at SCI FIT.
In order to qualify, you must meet the following conditions:
- Be a legal resident of Northern California
- Have medical clearance to take part in intensive PT/Exercise
- Transport yourself to SCI FIT Dublin or SCI FIT Sacramento for the twice a week appointments
- Be available and punctual for your appointments for a continuous 10 week period
- Provide NorCal SCI with regular updates, including videos/photos of rehab
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above qualifications, please completely fill out this form with as much detail as you can as soon as possible.
NorCal SCI will contact you within 7 business days to discuss the next steps.
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NorCal SCI provides information, resources and programs allowing people affected by or living with a Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder in Northern California to thrive and live productively.
