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Youth Program

Empowering Youth with Spinal Cord injury

teenager in a yellow racing wheelchair wearing a helmet and smiling
teen boy in a wheelchair

Program Details

The BACKBONES Youth Program is a summer virtual program for teenagers (ages 15-18) with spinal cord injuries and disabilities (SCI/D). It’s designed to help you build self-advocacy skills, connect with others, and learn about important topics for youth with disabilities -- like going to college, driving, managing independence, employment, dating, and more!

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The program runs weekly from June to August and includes guest speakers, interactive activities, and a chance to meet other teens with SCI/D. Plus, you’ll receive a $500 stipend for participation!

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Program Dates: June 18 to August 16, 2025.

Sessions are 2 hours long every Wednesday at 11am PST / 1pm CST / 2pm EST.

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Applications due by April 11, 2025.

Notifications by end of May 2025.

Questions? Contact:

Amanda Russel, Program Coordinator - arussel@backbonesonline.com

"This program was the best! I feel like it will help me with job search, dating, and achieving my goals to go to college. The spinal cord injury doesn't stop me."
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