Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury Association (MNSCIA)

08/15/2026

Fun fact: When you join United Spinal Association, you’ll also have the option to join the Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury Association!

08/15/2026

08/06/2026

This looks like a fun night of music and SCI talk!

Save the Date! We're back at The Cedar in Mpls for the 2nd Annual Rock for Research concert to benefit U2FP with Eric Howk, Freaque, and Zoe Says Go. More info to come

08/02/2026

Everyone had a great time at MNSCIA’s Adaptive Demo Day!

08/01/2026

What an incredible time at Adaptive Demo Day today! Perfect weather and perfect crowd!!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to try out adaptive bikes and kayaks, share some great conversations, and enjoy the day together. Seeing so many people out on the water, hitting the trails, and connecting with the community made it a truly special event.

Check out a few highlights from the day in these photos!

Free-Daptive Divers Three Rivers Park District Wilderness Inquiry Hollister Incorporated

07/12/2026

MNSCIA co-founder Shawn Dean shares his thoughts on living 30 years with SCI (adult language used)

Is this thing still on? Damn, it’s been a while, huh? Even I haven’t visited this homepage in a long time. So why the 12-year absence? Three...

07/09/2026

It's not often that you find a spinal cord injury love story and so many adaptive opportunities in one article. Tell your friends about the great work Sam and Tracy Tabaka are doing!

For some Minnesotans with disabilities, venturing into the wilderness can feel intimidating. But for Sam and Tracy Tabaka, nature isn’t […]

04/30/2026

04/14/2026

The Minnesota Spinal Cord Injury Association participated in Minnesota Automated Vehicle Day today at the Capitol. As transportation evolves, it is vital that people with disabilities are included in the conversation. That is why we need to stay active as the rules around Automated Vehicles are being written!