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Holiday Message from Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

This past year, we focused on bringing inclusivity and engagement to the forefront, ensuring that the needs and priorities of persons with lived experience (PLEX) guide our work. As we prepare to welcome the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable progress that continues to make a difference.

At Praxis, we believe that the engagement and inclusion are essential to everything we do. Our efforts have centered on the mentorship and guidance provided by PLEX across all our key areas—innovation, research, cure, and care. This focus shapes both our internal initiatives and our external collaborations. Praxis is about translating knowledge into action, and we understand that, without inclusivity and engagement, we cannot ensure our work is truly meaningful to the SCI community.

This year, we focused on what matters most by:

  • Engaging with experts to support innovation, research and PLEX outreach
  • Empowering PLEX mentorship through our Innovation programs – Praxis SCI Accelerate and SCI Incubate,
  • Ensuring that PLEX voices are heard and represented for larger impact through research and
  • Recognizing and integrating lived experience into every aspect of our work. Read our annual report

A recent article published by Business in Vancouver (BIV) highlights the words of Spring Hawes, Praxis Regional PLEX Engagement Liaison, who shares that we cannot effectively develop solutions for persons with disabilities unless they are actively contributing to them. This philosophy is at the core of Praxis. Our work depends on finding solutions that truly make a difference for those living with spinal cord injury.

As we reflect on the year past, we are filled with gratitude for our partners, the SCI community, and especially those who live with SCI and guide us in this important work. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. We look forward to working together to make even greater strides in the coming year.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a bright new year ahead.

Bill Barrable
CEO, Praxis