Dear Community users,
Welcome on the new Community! We are thrilled to welcome you back 😊
As mentioned before in this blog post, here you’ll not only see a new design but also new boards, improved features and new or updated contents. Here a few highlights:
The Swiss society of paraplegia (SSoP) has published a recommendation for people with paraplegia regarding vaccination against COVID-19. First things first: From the point of view of the SSoP, vaccination against COVID-19 is generally highly recommended.
Based on the current level of knowledge,...
Badges, similar to ranks, are awarded based on your level of activities in the Community. The type of activity is decisive: each badge you receive gives you a hint why you deserve it. Check yours and other members’ profiles to see the earned badges. This way, you can also guess what strengths...
Recommendation of the SSoP: Spinal cord injury and vaccination against COVID-19
The Swiss society of paraplegia (SSoP) has published a recommendation for people with paraplegia regarding vaccination against COVID-19. First things first: From the point of view of the SSoP, vaccination against COVID-19 is generally highly recommended.
Based on the current level of knowledge, people with a spinal cord injury do not have a generally increased risk of severe cases of...
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Bedridden, working as a waiter from home
As the science of artificial intelligence continues to advance, robots have increasingly becoming part of our lives. Nowadays it is rather common to use robots as caregivers or pets for the elderly and people with disabilities.
While robots have continuously shown their potential to improve people’s quality of life, many people question whether they will take over our jobs one day and leave...
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Cybathlon 2020 live online on November 13/14
In two days, the Cybathlon 2020 takes place. Due to the pandemic, it was postponed several times from its original date in May. And all of us can join, too!
Instead of holding the competitions in the Swiss Arena in Kloten like last time, due to the circumstances there will be a virtual format this time: the teams from all over the world will complete and film the competitions "at home" under...
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Rolling Ever After with Nick & Anthi
At the Community, we love to hear your stories! Recently, we learnt from the wife of a patient from the Swiss Paraplegic Centre about their exciting project: a YouTube channel called "Rolling Ever After with Nick & Anthi".
Nick and Anthi from Greece started the YouTube channel in May this year to document their journey as an interabled couple. Usually every Friday, they share a new video...
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