Spinal cord injury patients use iPads to stay connected during rehab

The Spring 2015 issue of the VMC Foundation’s Impact Report features the moving story of Chris Bergevin, the husband and father who was airlifted to VMC’s Spinal Cord Trauma Center after he dove into the ocean and struck a sand bar, damaging his spinal cord and neck.

During his rehabilitation at VMC, Chris was able to stay connected to the outside world with the inclusion of an iPad in his rehab therapy. Distribution of iPads to rehab patients is made possible by a generous grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.

Chris shared, “When you’re injured and in the hospital, it’s really important to get connected to friends, family, and the outside world. This iPad made these things possible for me! I’m very grateful.”

You can read more about this story, and see updates about our other programs, in our Spring 2015 Impact Report.