BACKBONES
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
BACKBONES is a small nonprofit based in Prospect Heights, Illinois, that supports people with spinal cord injuries and their families. It facilitates connections by linking individuals with similar injuries and backgrounds through phone, in-person, and web-based formats. The organization emphasizes peer networks to help members meet others who share their experience and access social and informational support. Its work centers on building relationships that complement traditional care and resources offered to the SCI community. Its events are designed as informal alternatives to conventional support groups, providing spaces to educate, socialize, and network. BACKBONES also pursues awareness efforts that highlight ability and invite people of all abilities to share their stories, aiming to foster dialogue and reduce barriers. In the non-profit sector, the organization positions itself as a community-driven resource focused on connection, education, and inclusive participation for people affected by spinal cord injuries and their families.
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