SCI Resources

Community Resources

United Spinal Cord Association

120-34 Queens Blvd. #320
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Phone: 718-803-3782
Resource Center Phone: 800-962-9629
Email: [email protected]
Website: United Spinal Cord Association

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

636 Morris Turnpike Suite 3A
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: 800-539-7309
Website: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation

1801 N. Mill Street, Suite F
Naperville, IL 60563
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 630-961-1400
Website: Think First National Injury Prevention Foundation

Hawaii State Department of Health, EMS, and Injury Prevention Branch

3675 Kilauea Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 808-733-9320
Email: [email protected]
Website: Hawaii State Department of Health, EMS & Injury Prevention System Branch

Hawaii Disability Rights Center

1132 Bishop Street, Suite 2102
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-949-2922
Website: Hawaiʻi Disability Rights Center

Hawaii State Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB)

1010 Richards Street, Room 118
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-8121
Email: [email protected]
Website: Hawaii State Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB)

Rehab Hospital of the Pacific and Physicians Clinic

Programs and Services for Spinal Cord Injury
226 N. Kuakini St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-566-3878
808-544-3325
Website: Rehab Hospital of the Pacific
Other Locations:

  • REHAB at Aiea
  • REHAB at Hilo

CareCure Community (SpineWire)

Discussion Forum Website: CareCure Community (SpineWire)

Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis Community

Discussion Forum Website: Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis Community

Spinal Cord Injury Caregivers Forum

Discussion Forum Website: Spinal Cord Injury Caregivers Forum

The Reeve Foundation Peer and Family Support Program

Website: The Reeve Foundation Peer and Family Support Program

Access Surf

PO Box 15152
Honolulu, HI 96830
Phone: 808-236-4200
Email: [email protected]
Website: Access Surf

Pure Light Racing

P.O. Box 25930
Honolulu, HI 96825
Email: [email protected]

Kihei Canoe Club – Adaptive Paddling Program

P.O. Box 1131
Kihei, HI 96753
Phone: 808-879-5505
Website: Kihei Canoe Club – Adaptive Paddling Program

Social Security and Other Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program

Social Security pays benefits to people who are unable to work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. For more information on the SSDI program, please visit Social Security Administration – Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits

The Supplemental Security Income is a federal welfare program that pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. For more information on the SSI benefits, please visit Social Security Administration – Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program.

Medicare

If you are 65 years of age or older and/or are living with a disability, you can apply for Medicare. Eligibility for Medicare depends on your work history.  For more information on Medicare, please visit Social Security Administration – Medicare.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a State medical insurance program. Eligibility depends on your income and resources.  For more information on Medicaid, please visit Hawaii Med-QUEST.

Vocational Rehab Services

Vocational Rehab (VR) may be able to help you if you have a physical or mental impairment that keeps you from getting or keeping a job or from doing work you did before you were disabled, and you require at least one VR service that you cannot get elsewhere.  For more information on Vocational Rehab, please visit Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehab.