The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Reeve Summit 2021: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect – PRNewswire

SHORT HILLS, N.J., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundationannounced today the 2nd annual Reeve Summit 2021: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect.Kicking off April 27, 2021, the three-day virtual summit will bring together hundreds of health professionals, advocates, community members and caregivers to brainstorm a future for people with disabilities defined by access, inclusion and innovation.

"Our annual Reeve Summit is the only venue of its kind that is specifically designed to connect families, advocates and experts from around the world to share experiences and shape the conversation surrounding disability issues," says Maggie Goldberg, Reeve Foundation President. "The Reeve Foundation is honored to serve as a convener to offer educational and insightful sessions for people impacted by paralysis."

Summit keynotes will cover a range of timely issues and priorities, from disability rights and advocacy to diversity and inclusion in a post-COVID-19 world. Keynote speakers include:

The Reeve Summit will offer a full spectrum of care and cure topics designed to meet the needs of our community. Dozens of breakout sessions and workshops will focus on issues that matter deeply to those living with disabilities, such as understanding autonomic dysreflexia and transitioning to college with a disability to raising children with spinal cord injuries.

Other topics include:

To register for the Reeve Summit and learn more about the agenda and speakers, please visit ChristopherReeve.org/ReeveSummit. For more information on corporate sponsorships, please contact Anna Oliveros at [emailprotected]. For exhibitor information, please contact Lexie Gleason at [emailprotected].

ABOUT REEVE FOUNDATION

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. By uniting the brightest minds in the field, we are working tirelessly to accelerate scientific discovery across the field of spinal cord research by investing in labs across the globe. Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation's national Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services assisting over 100,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002. The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community's voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB's Charity Seal. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.

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