Whether you are newly paralyzed or a caregiver looking to help a loved one, we’re here to provide the information you need. This section contains resources on health , costs and insurance , …

We offer free information and support services for people newly affected by spinal cord injury and paralysis, as well as their caregivers and families.

The Reeve Foundation offers tips to obtain financial assistance for rehabilitation and necessary medical equipment when living with paralysis. Learn more.

The leading cause of paralysis was stroke (33.7 percent), followed by spinal cord injury (27.3 percent) and multiple sclerosis (18.6 percent). People living with paralysis have households …

Decades ago, life with paralysis offered little hope. Christopher and Dana Reeve turned a community effort into a national movement, pioneering groundbreaking research and changing …

Learning that you are paralyzed is devastating and overwhelming news. The best way to combat your feelings of helplessness and confusion is to arm yourself with information on what a …

Depression is common among people who are paralyzed. While about 10 percent of the U.S. non-disabled population is said to be moderately or severely depressed, research shows that about …

A type of chronic pain called neurogenic or neuropathic pain often accompanies paralysis. Learn more about spinal cord injuries and pain.

“Regaining hand ability is the highest treatment priority for people with paralysis, five-fold higher than regaining all other abilities lost to injury,” said Chet Moritz, PhD, Professor of …

A woman with paralysis, like men with similar levels of function, can achieve what is described as a normal orgasm if there is some residual pelvic innervation. Dr. Marca Sipski of the University …