THE FRANKLIN PROJECT

Intensive Post-Hospital SCI Rehabilitation Opportunity in Utah or Bay Area

NorCal SCI believes in the importance of outpatient SCI rehabilitation and exercise for maximizing recovery from SCI, reducing SCI related complications and providing survivors of SCI with a higher quality of life. The late NorCal SCI co-founder Franklin Elieh was instrumental in creating the opportunity for hospital rehabilitation for some initial participants in 2020 and 2021. Until we open our own rehab facility in Northern California, we plan to give qualified individuals the opportunity for intensive outpatient rehabilitation either at Neuroworx, in Salt Lake City, Utah or at SCI FIT Dublin, in the Bay Area through our most impactful program: The Franklin Project (TFP).

TFP is open to motivated individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury in the last 24 months. Applicants can state their preference for either the Utah or Bay Area options. Grant recipients will be approved for one program only (not both) based on their injury and ability to meet the listed requirements.

Both TFP programs will provide vital outpatient rehabilitation but they are structured differently so please read all the details below before filling out the application.

***Priority will be given to those who have not received appropriate rehabilitation and do not have the financial means to cover the costs themselves***

TFP UTAH

A 5-week intensive program that requires travel to Neuroworx in Utah where participants will have the opportunity to do an intensive outpatient rehab program to work on specific goals and outcomes that will provide the greatest benefit for their recovery, functional goals, and overall health. 

NorCal SCI will provide grants to applicants in Northern California to cover some or all of the following costs for up to 5 weeks. The specifics of the costs covered by the grant will be determined on a case by case basis:

  • 2 hours of daily one-on-one PT/OT/exercise + additional hours of self-exercise

  • ADA lodging close to Neuroworx 

  • Transportation for client and one personal care attendant (PCA) to/from Salt Lake City - Driving is preferred

In order to qualify, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Be a legal resident of Northern California 

  • Spend preferably 5 weeks (minimum 4 weeks) full-time in Salt Lake City for intensive rehab and exercise

  • Have medical clearance for 2+ hours of PT/OT daily, 5 days a week and appropriate travel

  • Able to complete all activities of daily living (ADL) in Utah independently or with your own personal care attendant (PCA)

  • Provide for your own food and other additional costs while in Utah

  • Provide NorCal SCI with regular updates, including videos/photos of rehab

TFP BAY AREA (Newly Added!)

A 10-week program of PT and neuro-exercise (no OT) at SCI FIT Dublin. Approved participants will have a schedule of 2 days per week of 2 hours - 1 hour therapy with a licensed PT + 1 hour with a neuro-exercise specialist There’s also the option to add a free hour of using the FES bike before or after each of your sessions at SCI FIT.

In order to qualify, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Be a legal resident of Northern California 

  • Have medical clearance to take part in intensive PT/Exercise

  • Transport yourself to SCI FIT Dublin for the twice a week appointments

  • Be available and punctual for your appointments for a continuous 10 week period

  • Provide NorCal SCI with regular updates, including videos/photos of rehab

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, please completely fill out the below form with as much detail as you can as soon as possible.

NorCal SCI will contact you within 7 business days to discuss the next steps.

Check out Becky and Rafael’s videos below to hear what they have to say about their Franklin Project experiences at Neuroworx in Utah