The SCI Community

Practical advice. Useful products. Real experience.

Living with spinal cord injury or disability can bring a long list of everyday questions. Sometimes the answer is a product. Sometimes it is a new way to approach a task. Sometimes it begins with talking to someone who understands the problem you are trying to solve.

The SCI Communuty is a place to find practical resources, learn more about The Access Store, and stay connected to useful information about health, mobility, and independence.

You may know us for one product. We are here to help with much more.

More Than a Place to Order Supplies

Many customers first hear about The Access Store when they need supplies after rehabilitation or a change in their health. They place an order, receive helpful service, and continue ordering what they need.

That is important work. But it is only part of what we do.

The Access Store helps people find practical solutions for bowel and bladder management, mobility, wheelchairs, adaptive living, bathroom and safety needs, and specialized equipment. Our team includes people with lived experience of disability and spinal cord injury, which means we understand that the right conversation can be just as valuable as the right product.

You do not need to know the name of a product before you contact us. Start by telling us what is getting in the way.

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4. Planning & Support

30 Years of The Access Store: Helping You Figure Out What Comes Next

This year, The Access Store turns 30. That is a milestone I am proud of. More...

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3. Life & Relationships, Community Connection

SCI Community Facebook Group

The SCI Community Facebook Group is a helpful online space for people living with spinal cord...

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4. Planning & Support

Something Changed. Is There a Better Way to Do This?

Most people who live with SCI or disability become very good at adapting. That is one...

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4. Planning & Support

The Access Store: More Than Where You Get Your Supplies

I have been living with a spinal cord injury for more than 45 years, and one...

1. Health & Wellness, Bladder & Bowel Management

5 Bladder Care Tips That Will Enhance Your Life

Living with a spinal cord injury can mean adapting routines, planning ahead, and finding practical information...

2. Daily Independence, Adaptive Equipment, Product Reviews

5 Things I Had To Do To Overcome My SCI

Living with a spinal cord injury can mean finding new ways to approach everyday life, decisions,...

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4. Planning & Support

Finding My New Normal: David’s 40-Year Journey with SCI

A perspective on living with SCI David’s story offers a first-person perspective for people with spinal...

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2. Daily Independence, Accessibility & Home Modifications

Making Your Home Work for You: 6 Everyday Accessibility Tips for People with Spinal Cord Injuries

Your home should be a place of comfort, safety, and independence — not a source of...

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The SCI Community Facebook Group is a place to find monthly resources, learn about practical topics, and join respectful conversation. It is connected to this website, where you can read the full resources, sign up for updates, or contact The Access Store directly for personal product help.

Ask us about products or practical solutions, share a story or tip, request general guidance, or reach out about anything else related to living with SCI and disability.

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A note about health information: Access Community shares practical information and product education. It does not replace advice from your healthcare team. For clinical questions, treatment decisions, or urgent concerns, please speak with the appropriate healthcare professional or emergency service.