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Our autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now!
Our autumn issue of Forward magazine is out now and we’re excited to bring you the very best news and stories from across the SCI community as you cosy in for a satisfying read! Pumpkin-spice lattes optional!
Paralympics fever is all around. For our autumn issue, we’re celebrating SIA’s extraordinary history with the Games thanks to our multi-medal winning Paralympian founder Baroness Masham. We’re introducing some of the SCI para-athletes you’ll see in Paris, and for those feeling inspired to get moving, SIA’s physiotherapist shares some tips on keeping yourself fit and healthy.
How do you find getting out and about or travelling with a spinal cord injury? Having confidence in being able to travel – whether that’s on public transport or jetting off on holiday – is crucial for a fulfilled life after spinal cord injury. We’re excited to share news of our amazing Travel with Confidence project which aims to build skills and knowledge to make travel less daunting for those with SCI. As part of our Travel with Confidence feature, meet the team and read more about the project’s aims, find out about Gatwick airport’s Try Before You Fly scheme and read about hiring all-terrain vehicles to help make nature more accessible for all.
Also in this issue:
- Health special: SCI and urinary incontinence. All you need to know about bladder health
- We reveal the results of our annual What Matters? survey
- We interview RAF engineer and motocross racer Jonny White on his continued love of racing following his injury
- SCI writer Tomi Wright celebrates Black History Month reflecting how Nigeria’s unprecedented arts and culture celebration Festac 77’ impacted her
- Get cosy with our 2 SCI chefs as they cook up their autumn dishes
- Holiday review: Join SIA’s Jack Mannings as he explores the glorious South Africa
- Our mental health columnist Ruth Hunt looks at finding purpose after SCI
- Meet the team… Get to know our new SIA staff members
- Parliamentary event – SIA host an historic gathering at the Houses of Parliament
- The latest in SCI news, research, fundraising and campaigns
- We celebrate pioneers of SIA from across the years
- Meet SIA’s four new trustees, each with their own experience of SCI
- Get ahead of the game and order your SIA Xmas cards – find the order form in this issue
As always, we love to hear your ideas for stories and to let us know what you think of the magazine – so do get in touch by emailing [email protected]