Due to Governor Northam’s executive order put in place on March 30, 2020, we will not be holding in-person meetings. However, there are a lot of things happening virtually, so pay attention to our Facebook page to stay up to date!
Virtual Support Groups
We are grateful to the Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association for welcoming USAofVa members to there vast offering of virtual support groups! Check them out and join in via zoom…
Women with SCI/D Group
Description: A weekly discussion about life with spinal cord injury for women with SCI/D.
When: Every Monday from 6:30-7:30 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every week):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85287714006?pwd=aUNnenhtVElaVmRzdlVJaWFWVDc3dz09
Meeting ID: 852 8771 4006
Password: 790905
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
SCI/D Nutrition Group
Description: A weekly group led by a nutritionist to discuss important nutritional topics, share recipes, and watch culinary kitchen demos by individuals with SCI/D.
When: Every Tuesday at 12:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every week):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82336912454?pwd=eWx1a0ZBT083Q1dSUUtWYWlqbTZUZz09
Meeting ID: 823 3691 2454
Password: 671837
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Significant Others’ Group
Description: A weekly discussion group specifically for significant others of a person with an SCI/D.
When: Every Tuesday at 5:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every week): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86285443842?pwd=SmVUdXgrbCtiRm5xSU1KdzRLajdXQT09
Meeting ID: 862 8544 3842
Password: 473243
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Grupo de Apoyo en Español
Qué: Una discusión abierta sobre todo lo relacionado con la vida con lesiones y trastornos de la médula espinal (LME/D).
Quién: Todos los miércoles a las 2:30 pm EST
Zoom enlace de reunión: ¡use el mismo enlace e información de inicio de sesión todas las semanas! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83060834598?pwd=L0RjYUFyWlJWbk1MQldRY3ZJZGJIZz09
ID de la reunión: 830 6083 4598
Contraseña: 860470
Número de teléfono: +1 301 715 8592 US (New York)
Newly Injured Group
Description: A weekly discussion about everything involving life with spinal cord injury and disorder. This group is specifically for those that are less than 2 years from their paralysis date.
When: Every Wednesday at 4:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every week):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85058002526?pwd=TUZzQUY5SVhDUG5hbnBKWGs4S0YrZz09
Meeting ID: 850 5800 2526
Password: 290281
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
After Dark: for WOMEN who are Significant Others of a Person With SCI/D
Description: This bi-weekly group is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, relationships, and fertility after a spinal cord injury. This is for WOMEN who are significant others of a person with a spinal cord injury or disorder.
When: Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every meeting):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88999003051pwd=UGdFNm1FQ25uUjg4cUZXYkZSTzR0dz09
Meeting ID: 889 9900 3051
Password: 288757
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
After Dark: for MEN with SCI/D
Description: This bi-weekly group is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury. This group is for MEN only with a spinal cord injury or disorder.
When: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370780730?pwd=TlFUaE81UlFoT0UzK0RwUTEvUXk3QT09
Meeting ID: 823 7078 0730
Password: gbc1
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
SCI/D Discussion
Description: A weekly discussion about everything involving life with spinal cord injury and disorder (SCI/D).
When: Every Thursday at 4:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every week): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86026942288?pwd=dE5qZTV5dUZ3YUZrbm1BdzE4b3E5UT09
Meeting ID: 860 2694 2288
Password: 531046
Phone in Number:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Family and Friends’ Group
Description: A weekly discussion about life with spinal cord injury and disorder (SCI/D) for family members and friends of a person with SCI/D.
When: Every Thursday at 5:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every week): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89368622920?pwd=RHJrTm9qaVpoek52TFF4dkI3L3dCdz09
Meeting ID: 893 6862 2920
Phone in Number:+1 929 205 6099, US (New York)
GBC Kids Group
Description: GBC Kids Group: for children who have a parent or loved one with a SCI/D.
When: The first Monday of each month Group 1 (ages 6-10) meets from 4:30-5:00 pm EST (US and Canada) Group 2 (ages 11-15) meets from 5:15-6:00 pm EST (US and Canada)
**Please contact our Community Involvement Coordinator Heidi Estrada heidi@sciboston.org if you would like the zoom link or have any other questions.**
After Dark: for WOMEN with SCI/D
Description: This bi-weekly group provides a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, relationships, family planning, sexual health, and more. This group is for WOMEN with SCI/D.
When: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89522913697?pwd=RGlzNTVKRUJ6dHl6UGErendoMjRmdz09
Meeting ID: 895 2291 3697
Password: 724782
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099, US (New York)
United Spinal Association of Virginia meets regularly at our office at 800 E Leigh St. Richmond, Virginia or at other locations for social outings. We meet to socialize, discuss advocacy opportunities, new research, and to broaden our network of peers. We often invite guest speakers to share information on a variety of topics. Anyone interested in SCI/D is welcome to attend, and we encourage friends and family members to join us! By the way, it’s always FREE!
For questions contact us or call the office at (804) 347-0046.