MyShepherdConnection Resources List
Shepherd Center Resources Spinal Cord Injury Resources Brain Injury Resources Multiple Sclerosis Resources General Resources
Shepherd Center Resources
- 3D Printed Parts
- Advocacy
- Caregiver Guides
- Community and Online Resources Guide (PDF)
- Emergency Injury Response Cards
- Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness for People with Mobility Issues (PDF)
- Health and Wellness Resources (PDF)
- Healthy Living
- Injury Prevention
- Living Well With Diabetes
- Mask Modification Guides (tutorials links in article)
- Medication Management
- My Care Journal
- NeuroRehabilitation Learning Institute (Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals)
- Return to Community
- Return to School
- Respiratory Health
- Shepherd Center eBooks
- Shepherd Center Fact Sheets
- Shepherd Center Library
- Shepherd Center Newsroom
- Shepherd Center Radio Podcasts
- Shepherd Center Webinar Series for Healthcare Professionals
- Transferring a Patient Safely
Spinal Cord Injury Resources
- Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
- Facing Disability
- Restoring Hope: Preparing for Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury - A joint educational publication produced by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and Shepherd Center (PDF)
- Restoring Hope: Preparing for Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury (SPANISH)
- Spinal Cord Injury 101
- Spinal Cord Injury Caregiver Guide (PDF)
- Spinal Cord Injury Complications Prevention Poster (PDF)
- Spinal Cord Injury Emergency Response Card (PDF)
- Spinal Cord Injury Model System Knowledge Translation Center
- Spinal Cord Injury Peer Support
- Spinal Cord Injury Personal Care Manual
- SPINALpedia
- United Spinal Association
Brain Injury Resources
- Brain Injury 101
- Brain Injury Rates in the U.S. Infographic
- Brain Injury Assessment Card
- Brain Injury Association of America
- Brain Injury Caregiver Guide
- Brain Injury Peer Visitors
- Brainline
- Brainline - Military & Veterans
- Brain Trauma Foundation
- The Disorders of Consciousness Hub
- HEADS UP Resource Center (CDC)
- Pink Concussions
- Reducing Brain Injury Complications
Here you will find a list of resources that provide information about MS, symptom management, assistance programs and more.
Can Do MS - An organization delivering health and wellness education programs to help families living with MS thrive through in-person, virtual and hybrid programs.
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) - A resource for medical providers to access research, conferences and continuing education.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) - The NMSS is an organization that provides educational content and improved access to resources for people living with MS:
- Topics:
- Diagnosis and symptoms
- Treatments
- Living Well with MS: diet, exercise, emotional wellbeing, cognitive health, relationships, etc.
- Research related to MS and MS care
- COVID-19 and vaccinations
- Library and educational programs
- Ask an MS Expert
- Black MS Experience Summit
- Webinars
- Magazines and books
- Educational videos
- MS Navigator: phone line to find resources and providers near you
- Peer Connection: Connect one-on-one with other people living with MS
- Fundraising events benefiting MS research and programs
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) - A nonprofit organization with the goal to improve the lives of people living with MS. Offerings include:
- Educational programs
- Equipment assistance programs
- Cooling product assistance programs
- Prescription assistance programs
- MRI access fund
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) - Known in the MS community as MS Focus, MSF is a nonprofit organization focused on providing free services that address the critical needs of people with MS and their families, helping them maintain the best quality of life. Offerings and services include:
- Educational materials such as information about symptoms, MS management and a lending library
- In-person and virtual events and lectures
- Support groups
- Grants and programs:
- Emergency Assistance Grant
- Health and Wellness Grant
- Healthcare Assistance Grant
- Homecare Assistance Grant
- Brighter Tomorrow Grant
- Computer Program Grant
- Transportation Assistance Grant
- Assistive Technology program
- Cooling program
General Resources
- American Heart Association
- American Stroke Association
- Caregiver Action Network
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Family Voices
- Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FoDAC)
- Help Hope Live (nonprofit fundraising for medical expenses)
- Move United Sports
- Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
- National Council on Independent Living
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Smart 911
