Empower & NorCal SCI Team up to Provide Summer Intensive Program Scholarships
Empower SCI Summer Intensive Program Participants in Missoula, MT
We are excited to announce a brand new partnership and opportunity with Empower SCI for this coming summer. NorCal SCI will provide a limited number of scholarships for approved participants to attend one of Empower’s Summer Intensive Programs (SIPs).
Empower SCI Summer Intensive Programs are unique in offering a residential program and a holistic rehabilitation experience after the traditional SCI continuum of care ends. With help from Empower’s leading team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, recreational therapists, rehab counselors and peer mentors – all experts in spinal cord injury rehabilitation – participants crush their goals, make new friends, and return home a more empowered version of themselves!
The program focuses on peer mentoring, rehabilitation counseling, and informal knowledge-sharing between individuals who are going through similar experiences and challenges in addition to formal physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy.
24/7 caregivers are provided by Empower as part of the program so it’s a great opportunity for someone to give their caregivers/family members a break and experience a truly independent experience!
The $2500 participant fee for a summer intensive program will be provided by NorCal SCI under its Road to Recovery grant. Participants will have to travel to/from the program on their own but there may be a chance for an additional travel stipend, based on need. Approved participants will be asked to share updates, photos and videos of their experience.
Program locations:
West Adult: Missoula, Montana; June 8-15
Northeast Adult: Warwick, Rhode Island; July 20-27
Northeast Teen & Young Adult (ages 14-21): Warwick, Rhode Island; August 10-16
Interested participants should:
1) Apply to an Empower program HERE
2) Note that they were referred through Norcal SCI
3) Indicate that they are seeking financial support.