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Ability inspired is a resource for spinal cord injury survivors and their families. Individuals with SCIs have a high lifetime risk for medical complications and other health conditions secondary to their injury. Many secondary conditions can be prevented or mitigated through appropriate self-management. Spinal cord injury survivors need timely, high-quality information about health and medical issues after discharge and throughout their lifetime to maximize their quality of life. We offer information to prevent spinal cord injury related complications and guidance for the quality life for the people with spinal cord injury in Sri Lanaka.
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success stories.
true inspiring stories of hope
Mr Nalinda Priyadarshana
Nalinda is a 38-year-old young person with a spinal cord injury. He had a road traffic accident in 2003 and ended up with spinal cord injury at T12 level. He is fully bounded to a wheelchair. Currently, he is an owner of a small shop in Padukka, living independently
“In the beginning I needed the lot of help from others, but there was no one to help me except my family. Gradually, I learnt myself to do things on my own. Today I run a saloon and small shop. I bought a small lorry and modified it to drive myself. I am an independent person now. Each month I allocate some of my earnings to help someone like me. I have helped a lot of people with disabilities in my area. What I want to say is, learn lessons from the things of your life. Find out what you can do without worrying about what you cannot do”.
core sectors
we create lasting change in vulnerable communities
Health and wellbeing
Spinal cord injury victims have a higher risk of secondary health conditions, including pressure ulcers, deep venous thrombosis and urological complications. For these reasons, quality of life is reduced after spinal cord injury.
Sports and recreation
A spinal cord injury can be accompanied by a range of adverse psychological consequences, such as depression, anxiety, body image concerns, low self-esteem and low satisfaction.
Disability rights
People with disabilities face discrimination and barriers for participating in society on an equal basis with others every day. The United Nation presented the “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” in 2006.
Services
People with disabilities need extra support to improve their quality of lives. In Sri Lanka there are several government and non-government organizations to provide different services to people with disabilities.
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What is a Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injury has a devastating impact on victims health and causes significant impairments in various aspects of their life. Majority of SCI victims are in the productive age group. Even though there is no exact statistics on prevalence of SCI in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Spinal Cord Injury Network conservatively estimates 1500 SCI cases annually. Spinal cord injury victims have a higher risk of secondary health conditions, including pressure ulcers, deep venous thrombosis and urological complications. To avoid those complications a person must have a basic knowledge on Spinal cord injury and its related complications.
