Trojans hoop it up at wheelchair basketball tournament
The annual USC event gives students with disabilities an opportunity to compete in organized sports.
USC senior rebounds from tragedy to help others with disabilities
A spinal cord injury in high school left Zack Wentz paralyzed. He turned that misfortune into a passion for breaking down barriers for himself and fellow Trojans with disabilities.
Americans living longer with disability or health issues, study shows
Findings led by USC University Professor challenge assumptions that increased longevity is a sign of good health.
Helping teachers understand pupils with brain disorders
Artist Joshua Ramirez confronted his own mental illness; now he teaches educators about the issue.
Israeli defense expert to research PTSD as visiting scholar
Colonel will train mental health officers during his yearlong tenure at USC School of Social Work.
How do you help children regain control of their bodies?
USC Viterbi’s Terence Sanger uses engineering to assist young people with movement disorders.
Senior aims to raise awareness about spinal cord injuries
Helped by the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund, Jennifer Bou Lahoud targets a career in neuroscience.
Paralyzed student turns adversity into self-help book
Scoba Rhodes went to the hospital for a routine procedure. Eleven days later, he woke up paralyzed from the waist down.
Overcoming obstacles, MSW student adjusts to life after paralysis
Edgar Rico was 24 when his life changed forever.
Video game provides lift for wheelchair users
For individuals who rely on self-propelled wheelchairs, upper body injuries can be catastrophic.
Scholarship Fund Reaches $10 Million Mark
The Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund marked its 30th anniversary on March 7 by announcing that it has surpassed the $10 million mark in donations.