Colorado Photo Exhibit Shows Lives After Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Metier Law Firm
Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:00:04 +0000
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A photo exhibit at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital is showing viewers the stories of 12 people with spinal cord and brain injuries. The exhibit, named Redefining Impossible, runs from August 29 through December 31. Redefining Impossible shows how these individuals have adapted to their injuries and carried on meaningful lives and successful careers.

For example, one of the individuals featured in the exhibit is Stewart Tucker Lundy, who sustained a spinal cord injury at the age of 14 during a diving accident. Despite his injury, Lundy is now a communications consultant.

Another story features a ski instructor who suffered a traumatic brain injury and continues to teach others with disabilities skiing lessons. Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Barry Gutierrez, is responsible for the work displayed in the photo exhibit.

What Does This Exhibit Show About People with Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries?

One of the primary concerns people with brain and spinal cord injuries have is whether they can maintain a decent quality of life. According to Brainline.org, people who have suffered catastrophic injuries can suffer insomnia and depression, and may have difficulty concentrating. People with catastrophic injuries may have questions such as, “Can I continue to have a career?” Realistically, that would depend on the severity of the injury.

However, Craig Rehabilitation Hospital is hoping to alleviate some of these concerns by showing how other people have overcome their injuries and continued to have careers and a decent quality of life. For some people, it will be possible to continue careers and find ways to inspire others.

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