State Action Plan Goals & Objectives - Ciclt.net

REHABILITATION and WELLNESS
Need: People with SCI often lack access to appropriate and effective rehabilitation for SCI because of the low number of
specialized rehabilitation hospitals and the lack of training and standards on SCI rehabilitation, particularly for children and
people in rural areas.
Goal 1: Increase funding for rehabilitation.
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Objective 1: Educate funders, educators, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders and partners
regarding need for funding for SCI rehabilitation.
Activity 1: Compile existing research on outcomes for SCI rehabilitation.
Activity 2: Meet with decision-makers in identified state agencies to review research data and funding
recommendations.
Activity 3: Identify major insurers and other funding sources to provide education on research outcomes
and funding recommendations.
Activity 4: Educate advocates, including people with SCI and their families, and advocacy organizations
regarding research outcomes and funding recommendations.
Objective 2: Advocate for changes in funding policies to ensure coverage of necessary and appropriate
therapeutic services.
Activity 1: Engage stakeholders and advocacy groups to collaborate with and educate legislators.
Activity 2: Provide research data and funding recommendations to interested parties.
Activity 3: Present to rehabilitation professional groups, nonprofit organizations, and interested
stakeholders research data and funding recommendations.
Goal 2: Increase access to high-quality, age-appropriate rehabilitation and care, particularly for children and in rural
areas.