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Pushing the extra mile for wheelchair

Independence

MISSION

Pushing Forward Inc. is a nonprofit assisting individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury with accessing resources that promote independent living, community engagement, and self- empowerment.

VISION

Our vision is to eliminate barriers that interfere with a smooth transition from any healthcare setting back home. Pushing Forward is increasing opportunities for those with spinal cord injuries, providing complimentary services to access critical needs for those who cannot afford costly equipment, improving quality of life for individuals and their families, enhancing on the job skills training, and increasing awareness and education across the greater Louisville community.

Programs

“EXPENSES FOR AN SCI PATIENT RANGE FROM $518,000 TO $1.1 MILLION IN THE FIRST YEAR ALONE.”

- CHRISTOPHER REEVES FOUNDATION

Uphill Battle

Spinal Cord Injury
Survivor Series

S1:EPS01- Kaelin hall

Kaelin “Uno Strong”Hall, shares with Pushing Forward his first 7 years as a SCI patient. Kaelin speaks Activist, public speaker and father living with a wheel chair injury, I striving to lead a life of purpose and passion, Being committed to inspiring others to reach for their dreams regardless of their circumstances. It’s evident why he’s known as “The Voice.”

Bridging the Divide

A review of medical outcomes for SCI patients in socioeconomically disadvantaged settings have shown significantly lower chances of recovery compared to their more affluent peers. In Louisville, motor vehicle accidents and gun violence are common causes of traumatic
SCI for our clients.

Those who are less fortunate are less likely to receive or even know about therapies, treatments, or resources available to them. Lack of access to transportation and other resources required to get to access medical care, or a lack of family support systems to assist in their care.

Furthermore, they may have limited access to physicians and other medical personnel who have experience treating patients with SCI, or may be faced with bias and stigma based on their socioeconomic status.