Primary Injury Prevention
Most spinal cord injuries are the result of motor vehicle accidents and violent, intentional attacks. Other causes include sports and recreation-related injuries and firearm accidents. Some accidents are unavoidable. However, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk. The best way to prevent many of these injuries is to exercise diligent care in everything that you do. For example, use seat belts and don’t take unnecessary risks such as drinking and driving.

Banner Wheelchair Suns Drive Safe Campaign
This program, which targets junior and senior high school youth, encourages students to be smart about injury prevention. The presentation includes a short game of wheelchair basketball between the Banner Wheelchair Suns and a team comprised of volunteer students, followed by a discussion about the impact the injuries have had on the lives of Wheelchair Suns players.
Phone: 602-507-4209 or Toll-free: 888-889-2185
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Preventing Subsequent Conditions
People with spinal cord injury are at risk for subsequent problems and conditions because of the paralysis. These conditions include respiratory and urinary infections, heart and blood pressure problems, skin breakdown (pressure sores), weight gain and diabetes. People with spinal cord injury should pay special attention to any change in their bodily functions, and should seek medical assistance immediately.
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Wheelchair Skills Clinic
The Banner Wheelchair Suns basketball team has developed a series of clinics designed to teach people in wheelchairs how to use their chairs in a variety of everyday situations. The program promotes greater confidence and independence. Topics include transferring, chair mechanics, managing your environment, traveling with your chair and other issues.
Phone: 602-507-4209 or Toll-free: 888-889-2185
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Empowerment Course for People with Spinal Cord Injury
This course, offered in collaboration with the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, addresses health promotion, prevention of subsequent conditions, and other issues faced by people with spinal cord injury and their families. Topics include bowel and bladder issues, sexuality, mobility, aging and more. The course targets people with new injuries as well as those who have been living with spinal cord injury for several years.
Phone: 602-507-4209
Toll-free: 888-889-2185

The Personal Care Assistant Manager: A Resource Guide
Developed by Arizona State University’s Office of Disability Resources, this manual designed to teach people with physical disabilities how to hire and supervise a personal care assistant.
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