THE FRANKLIN PROJECT  

Intensive Post Hospital SCI Rehabilitation Opportunity

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 to attend Neuroworx for a small number of individuals in 2020 and 2021. Until we open our own Bay Area-based rehab facility, we plan to give qualified individuals the opportunity to attend Neuroworx, in Salt Lake City, Utah for extended outpatient SCI rehabilitation and exercise.

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

At this state of the art facility, people 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 is providing grants to applicants in Northern California in order to cover some or all of the following costs for up to 5 weeks:

  • 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 (e.g. flights, car rental, etc.)

This program is open to motivated individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury in the last 24 months. Priority will be given to those who have not received appropriate rehabilitation and do not have the financial means to cover the costs themselves.
Note: There are limited grants for this program.

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

  • Be a legal resident of Northern California 

  • Have experienced your spinal cord injury within the last 24 months

  • 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) 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

This is a unique opportunity to receive SCI rehabilitation at a world class facility with highly trained SCI therapists using state of the art equipment. Individuals who complete this program can expect to return home with a continuing rehab program to suit their particular needs. 

If you meet these qualifications, please completely fill out the attached form as soon as possible. 

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