Sylvia Longmire is the definition of a boss. She is a writer, analyst on border security, an expert on the Mexican Drug war, travel blogger, owner of her own travel agency, and a single mother of two. She has traveled across the world, all while experiencing living with a chronic illness….

When Wes was 16 years old, he broke his C4 vertebrae during a motocross accident and became paralyzed. He has since gone on to give motivational speeches around the world, and continues to travel and live his life to the fullest…

“So I came up with the 4 P's of AD. It's kind of my own checklist to figure out what is wrong with my body. I check (1P) Pee first. Is something wrong with my catheter, do I have a UTI? If it's not that, I move on to (2P) Poop. Have I gone to the bathroom lately? Am I constipated? If it's not that then lastly I move to (3) Pain. Do I have a cut, bruise, pressure sore or ankle twisted? Have I changed my position lately? The one that falls in the "Other" Category is (4P) Pleasure. Sex. Enough said. “- Guest Blogger: Jessika Kattah “It’s that Wheel kind of Love”

Employees who were questioned uniformly expressed two similarities. One was a desire to help others and make a difference, and the other was because they believed that the mission of NextStep Orlando was really helpful and that supporting the mission would be a great way to help others and make a difference.

Life is fragile, one moment everything is going to plan and then you wake up with a Doctor telling you that you are paralyzed.   Every emotion is felt after hearing that sentence. Your life has changed; your mindset has been shifted.

 Our clients at NextStep Orlando come through our doors with heartbreaking stories and yet, they smile. How? Here are 5 things that help keep our clients motivated and inspired…

On March 12, 2013, when John was just 9 months old, we noticed he was being extra fussy. That evening, we noticed he was suddenly unable to support himself and could not hold his body up. Knowing something was wrong, we took him to our local, small ER…

We love that our out-of-state clients keep coming back for more Activity-Based Training! Kenny is one of them, he travels down from Missouri and works hard every visit. His sense of humor and dedication to his wellness and recovery is something to be admired. We asked him a few questions and this is what he had to say…

We all know and love our girl with the beautiful soul and impressive dreadlocks, Ellen. We sat down this week with her to learn more about her injury, how she came to be living right down the road from NextStep Orlando and what keeps her motivated. 

This Wednesday, Team NextStep Orlando is taking on INDOOR SKYDIVING!

“I want to say thank you for all NextStep Orlando Paralysis Recovery Center family: Staff and trainers, clients and caregivers…”

Quadriplegic whose mother was told to put her in a care home after she became paralysed at 18 sets up a rehab centre to help others

Since 1968 the International Symbol of Access has been used to mark accessible areas and parking locations, however fails to accurately represent the energy and independence of the disability population.

John was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis at 9 months of age. He loves to sing during therapy at NextStep Orlando, it helps him to walk faster and work harder! 

NextStep Orlando chosen as the only Florida NeuroRecovery Community Fitness and Wellness Affiliate of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation!

“NextStep Orlando is life changing!”

“When I get here… the first thing they do is get me out of my wheelchair!”

One of the great things about the NextStep Orlando team, is the social aspect, I happened to go to a get together at Amanda’s house, and in rolled Wesley with his crew. South African Girl meets American Boy, Chuck Rowland.

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