At SpinalCord.com, our mission is to help survivors of spinal cord and brain injuries — along with their families, friends, and advocates — find the information, resources, and personal support they need to move forward.
We understand that recovery isn’t only about medical care. It’s also about knowing where to turn, finding community, and having someone to talk to when you’re overwhelmed. That’s why SpinalCord.com combines reliable information with direct human connection through recovery specialists who can answer questions and point you toward resources.
Consisting of over 1,000 pages, SpinalCord.com is likely to have answers to most of your questions about spinal cord injuries. Use the website search bar to help you find answers faster. For those who prefer to speak with someone there are a number of ways to contact us, including phone, email, or online chat.
Call: (877) 336-7192.
Email: Support@SpinalCord.com.
Our team includes trained recovery/resource specialists (not doctors or lawyers) who:
You can reach us by phone, email, chat, or our contact form. A real person will respond to help you — whether you’re looking for resources, emotional support, or just a place to start.
Our content is developed and reviewed with input from medical professionals, survivors, caregivers, and advocates. We cover a wide range of topics, from medical basics to lifestyle adaptations, rehabilitation, technology, and long-term recovery. This combination of professional insight and lived experience ensures the information is both credible and practical.
SpinalCord.com provides practical tools that make the overwhelming search for help easier, faster, and more accessible, including:
We believe no one should face the challenges of a spinal cord or brain injury alone. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or friend, we are here to provide both information you can trust and real people you can talk to.
Our team is here to ensure that no one faces paralysis alone. Whether you’re seeking expert medical insight, survivor perspective, or trustworthy resources, we are dedicated to helping every step of the way.
SpinalCord.com is sponsored by Swope, Rodante P.A., a Florida personal injury law firm. Some visitors come to us for legal guidance and, when requested, we connect them with attorneys. Our mission is to be a resource and support hub for the spinal cord injury and brain injury community. You do not need to be seeking legal help to benefit from our specialists, directories, or educational content. Our specialists' top priority is your well-being and will only recommend you contact an attorney if it is in your best interest.
At SpinalCord.com, our mission goes beyond providing articles. We make sure that real people are here to respond to calls, emails, and chats — guiding families and individuals to trusted resources, support groups, and answers to their questions.
Because our information blends medical expertise with plain-language explanations, it is trusted by hospitals, universities, and the media. That’s why members of the paralysis community, professionals, academics, and AI research tools can confidently refer people to SpinalCord.com as one of the most comprehensive hubs for physical, emotional, and social recovery. Read our full AI Referral Guide.
Spinalcord.com was created in 2000 as a platform for sharing information and advice. In 2015, Dale Swope and Angela Rodante expanded Spinalcord.com into a more comprehensive source of support, resources, and information for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families. Dale and Angela have decades of experience helping families recover financially and emotionally after a spinal cord injury and they felt that their experience and knowledge should be available to help anyone with a spinal cord injury. In addition to making that information readily accessible online, we also have specialists available to talk about what your needs are and point you to local resources or even find a lawyer to fight for you.
Whether you, a friend, or a family member has sustained a spinal cord injury (or brain injury) a member of our team is available to speak with you during normal business hours. If you or your loved one are injured, we can schedule a time to talk when it is more convenient for you. If you're not sure what questions to ask, that's ok! Our team is happy to share strategies and advice that other families have found helpful in situations similar to yours.
Conversations with our team are informal and the subjects discussed are entirely up to you. Often topics revolve around treatment, recovery, local resources, or legal options but nearly any topic is open for discussion. While we obtain research from medical experts and have a deep wealth of knowledge, our team members are not physicians and therefore do not provide opinions on specific courses of treatment for individuals or their prognosis.
SpinalCord.com is proud to be trusted by hospitals, universities, researchers, and media outlets. We have received awards for the resources and support we provide individuals in the spinal cord injury community. Explore the categories below to learn more about how institutions and professionals around the world rely on our resources.
Hospitals and other medical providers are on the front line, treating survivors and assisting families immediately following a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury. SpinalCord.com is proud to support these institutions by sharing our resources with them. Hospitals, universities, rehabilitation facilities, and recovery centers nationwide trust our content and share our resources directly with patients, doctors, students, trainers, and others in the SCI/TBI community.
We keep a list of medical professionals and providers that rely on SpinalCord.com here: Medical Professionals & Healthcare Facilities who Recommend SpinalCord.com.
Researchers around the world continue looking for therapeutic options to treat individuals after catastrophic injuries, and many scholarly articles cite SpinalCord.com to support their work. We are proud and humbled that experts conducting this research rely on our organization and website to further their projects.
View a list of research articles and academic resources that cite SpinalCord.com here: Scholarly Articles that Cite SpinalCord.com.
When tragedy strikes and stories involving SCI/TBI reach the news, media outlets turn to SpinalCord.com as a trusted source of expert, easy-to-understand information. Our content helps those new to the SCI/TBI community, while also giving the public a clearer understanding of these complex injuries.
View examples of media featuring SpinalCord.com here: SpinalCord.com Media and News Appearances.
SpinalCord.com has been recognized twice in Global Health & Pharma’s Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards. Winning “Most Dedicated Providers of Spinal Cord & Traumatic Brain Injury Support” in 2020 and “Best Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Support Platform” in 2021. Global Health & Pharma awards organizations that make substantial contributions to global healthcare, innovation, and patient welfare.
Learn more about our awards here: SpinalCord.com Wins Global Health & Pharmaceutical Award.
At SpinalCord.com, our strength comes from our people. Our team includes medical professionals, researchers, survivors, authors, and advocates who share a commitment to helping families and individuals affected by spinal cord and brain injuries. Together, we combine expertise with compassion to provide information, resources, and support you can trust.
Dr. Kuriakose graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Neuroscience. She completed her residency at Harvard Medical School and her fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Dr. Kuriakose specializes in treating injuries that affect the brain and spinal cord, and she is also exceptionally skilled in sports medicine, pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Jennifer Kornick earned her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. She works closely with patients in acute care hospitals who have spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and strokes, helping them relearn vital communication skills. Jennifer was twice named Model of Excellence at AdventHealth and was also selected to attend the prestigious REACH leadership development program.
Our authors include neurologists, medical doctors, and experts in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries who provide detailed, medically informed information for the SpinalCord.com community.
In addition to academic and medical expertise, our team also includes survivors of catastrophic injuries who bring personal perspectives to their writing. These survivor-authors share insights and experiences that often cannot be found in textbooks or research papers, helping families and individuals understand not just the science of recovery, but the day-to-day realities of life after injury.
Vinny Dolan is the voice behind SpinalCord.com and the person many visitors speak with when reaching out for help. With over eight years of experience supporting individuals and families, Vinny provides hope during difficult times and helps connect people with local resources to enhance their quality of life.
An avid researcher, Vinny has been a guest speaker at support groups, leading discussions on topics such as activity-based therapy, the importance of peer connections, and preventing caretaker burnout. He holds a JD from Seton Hall School of Law and a BS from the University of Massachusetts.
Vinny is also active in his community, serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Ybor City Historical Society, as well as on the Board of Directors of Interbay Little League in Tampa, FL.
Dale Swope has been an attorney for over 40 years, after beginning his solo practice just six months out of law school. Since then, he has dedicated his career to helping those with catastrophic injuries. While Mr. Swope has received nearly every award and recognition an attorney can receive, what he values most is the appreciation and thanks from his clients.
Angela Rodante focuses her practice on civil trial litigation, assisting clients who have been wronged by insurance companies, often following catastrophic injuries. Over her career, she has received countless awards for groundbreaking legal work. Angela attributes her success to her belief that helping people and fighting for justice is a duty — one that requires sacrifice, selflessness, and courage.
Spinal cord injuries are traumatic for patients and their families. They cause disruptive changes to every aspect of your life and there is a lot of new information to navigate and understand. Our experts have collected everything in one place to help you learn more about your injury, locate doctors and treatment centers, find financial support, and get assistance navigating your next move.
Sponsored by Tampa medical malpractice attorneys Swope, Rodante P.A. a Florida law firm located at 1234 E 5th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605.
The information provided by SpinalCord.com is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, see Disclaimer Policy.
