Thank you for your interest in the 2025-2026 BACKBONES Leaders Program! This program is designed to empower individuals with spinal cord injuries to develop leadership skills, build community connections, and become advocates for inclusion and accessibility in their communities. We are excited to support emerging leaders who are passionate about making a difference and creating lasting impact.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please feel free to contact your Program Coordinator, Monica Quimby at mquimby@backbonesonline.org
Deadline to Apply: Friday, October 31st, 2025
2025-2026 Program Schedule & Timeline
Each session will be a 2-hour virtual meeting. These mandatory meetings will be via Zoom on Tuesdays 6:30pm EST / 5:30pm CT / 4:30pm MT / 3:30pm PT (Please adjust for your local time zone.)
2025
2026
Jan 6 — Community Organizing
Jan 20 — Self-Care
Feb 3 — Time / Energy Management
Feb 17 — Storytelling & Disability Narratives
Mar 3 — Public Speaking / Networking
Mar 17 — Conflict Management
Apr 7 — Effective Communication
Apr 21 — Financial Independence
May 5 — Fundraising & Grant Writing
May 19 — Wrap-Up