Sixty-one grants totaling $1,240,870 were awarded. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis.

Since the Quality of Life Grants Program’s inception, more than 4,000 grants totaling $48 million have been awarded.

Funding for this program was made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL grant No. 90PRRC0006-04).

The Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center offers several grants under the Quality of Life program, awarding fudings in various categories with different amounts.

“These grants represent more than funding — they represent freedom, possibility, and dignity for individuals living with paralysis,” said Dan McNeal, Director of the Quality of Life Grants Program at the Reeve Foundation. “At the heart of our mission is a commitment to improving everyday life for our community. We’re proud to support organizations across the country that are removing barriers and building programs rooted in equity, accessibility, and compassion.”

Lake Antoine Park Partners utilized the grant to purchase and install the fully inclusive We-Go-Swing, which serves as the centerpiece of the Everyone Plays! inclusive playground expansion at the park. The We-Go-Swing is designed as a zero-transfer swing, allowing users with mobility devices to remain in their device while enjoying swinging alongside a friend or caregiver.

Since its installation in mid-October, individuals of all ages have benefited from this accessible amenity.

“Lake Antoine Park Partners is deeply grateful to have received this award from the prestigious Reeve’s Foundation, and we appreciate their support in raising community awareness about the idea that Everyone Plays, regardless of ability. We are proud to be part of their work throughout our country,” the organization said in a news release.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. By uniting the brightest minds in the field, we are working tirelessly to accelerate scientific discoveries across the field of spinal cord research by investing in labs across the globe.

Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services, assisting over 100,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002.

The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community’s voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB’s Charity Seal. 

For more information, go to www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.