Spinal Network
Let's build a world where Community means Integration and Inclusion, where Community means Participation, and where Community means Independence.
Mission Statement
Spinal Network's mission is to promote community integration, participation, and independence for individuals with a disability requiring the use of a wheelchair for their mobility, by providing the tools and community support to be successful in their work and personal lives. Our goal is to maximize quality of life, raise self-esteem and improve physical and mental health.
Vision Statement
Spinal Network creates pathways to success through events, assistive technology loans, peer mentoring and support, and other impactful programs that promote community integration, participation, and independence. Our sponsors and partners, all of whom share this vision, collaborate with Spinal Network by providing resources and supporting its programs to achieve its goals.
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On January 28, 2025, Spinal Network made the decision to end its chapter affiliation with United Spinal Association. We have joined with five other groups in the western states to form the SCI Alliance. Stay tuned for further details.
Recurring Events
Walk & Roll
Date: 1st Saturday of the Month
Time: 10am
Place: South Shores Park, right on Mission Bay and next to Sea World.
A great way to kick off our weekend! 1.5 mile stroll on a paved path. Excellent opportunity to hang out with other wheelies and their family/friends.
Monday Hang Out
Date: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Place: Zoom
Come hang out with us on the first and third Monday of every month, socialize, ask questions to some of our more veteran rollers or just sit back and listen to the conversation.
El Indio Meet Up
Date: 4th Thursday of the Month
Time: 11:30am - 1pm
Place: El Indio 3695 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
Join us on the patio of El Indio restaurant for great food, great conversation and just great camaraderie.
Movie Review
Date: 4th Tuesday of the Month
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Movie Title: A Space in Time - 2021
Click title above for movie link.
A family, facing the diagnosis of the progressive and fatal muscle wasting disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, for their two sons, embark on a journey to create a magical home for them, intended to nurture and enable, not disable them further.
Caregiver Support Group
Date: 2nd Monday of the Month
Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Place: Zoom
Our Family Caregiver Support Group is run by Richard Green, a licensed social worker with over 40 years working with individuals who have a spinal cord injury and their families. This group is only for family members who are the caregiver.
Podcast
The Spinal Network Podcast Series has several podcasts to listen to, diverse subject matter, interesting people and a lot of fun. Click on the platform link below to view our lists of podcasts.
Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair 2025
This year we will be collaborating with Angel City Sports to bring you the 2025 Adaptive Sports Day. It will be held on July 26th at Miramar College on Black Mountain Rd. in San Diego. Additional details to follow.
Here is a link to the video from our 2024 Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair. Aaron from Model Image Media did a fantastic job of capturing the true essence of the event. Event Video
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Should we keep our Movie Review program?
If you would like to share your opinion, click the link below, I promise you, this survey is very short, approximately 2 minutes.
MCAP Community Calendar for San Diego County
Click on the calendar image above to go to the MCAP Community Calendar for San Diego County. See events designed specifically for our disability community.
Peer Support
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