Moving With HOPE

11/22/2025

🌟 Staff & Board Spotlight 🌟

Meet Nakeitha Rose — our amazing Board Secretary, dedicated community leader, and longtime client who brings joy, honesty, and strength into every session.

She’s been part of the Moving With HOPE family for years. In her own words, this program has helped her rebuild her strength, confidence, and independence in ways that truly matter day-to-day.

Her story is a beautiful reminder that progress doesn’t always show up in big moments — sometimes it’s the small wins, the steady steps, and the choice to keep showing up, even on the tough days. 💛✨

If you or someone you love is living with a spinal cord injury or another physical disability, we want you to know that you’re not alone. Real change is possible with the right support, the right exercises, and a community that believes in you. And yes… we’ll cheer for you on the good days and encourage you on the “I’d-rather-stay-on-the-couch” days, too.

We’re so proud of Nakeitha, and we hope her journey inspires you to take that next step — whether it’s trying a new exercise, reaching out for help, or simply believing in what your body can still do.

💛 Keep going. You’ve got this, and we’re here with you every step of the way.

11/21/2025

🌟 Staff & Board Spotlight 🌟

Meet Everett Mosher — our Board Treasurer, long-time client, and all-around champion for the MWH community. If you’ve ever talked with Everett, you know he brings equal parts wisdom, humor, and heart to everything he does. And today, he’s excited about something BIG: our mobile unit bringing care closer to home for the people who need it most.

Everett shares his story with honesty and hope:
“I am a T6 complete spinal cord injury client and have been involved with Moving With HOPE for over ten years. Before my injury, I was an avid skier and backpacker, and traditional outpatient therapy worked well for sports injuries. But spinal cord injury rehabilitation requires far more than the standard 30-minute insurance model can provide. Through Moving With HOPE, I’ve gained meaningful physical progress and the confidence to live independently.”

For so many folks living with moderate to severe physical disabilities, getting to appointments can be exhausting, stressful, or simply not possible. That’s why the mobile unit matters. It brings high-quality, adaptive care right to your driveway — care that’s designed for real life, real challenges, and real progress.

Everett reminds us that when care comes to you, hope gets a little closer too.

If you or someone you love is looking for support that truly meets you where you are, we’re here — rolling up with equipment, expertise, and a healthy dose of encouragement. One visit at a time.

👉 Want to learn more or see if our mobile services are right for you or someone you love? Send us a message — we’re here to help.

11/20/2025

A major step forward for accessible SCI rehabilitation. ONWARD’s ARC-EX® System has received FDA 510(k) clearance expanding its indication for home use, opening the door for even more consistent and personalized neurological recovery.

At Moving With HOPE, we’re proud to offer ARC-EX® across our programs —
✅ Shelton clinic
✅ New Haven clinic
✅ Mobile Clinic (bringing adaptive rehabilitation directly into the community)

This breakthrough perfectly aligns with our mission to make high-quality, research-driven rehabilitation more accessible for people living with spinal cord injuries. Expanded home-use capability means even more opportunities for functional gains, strength, sensation training, and independence.

Empowering progress — in the clinic, in the community, and now at home.

We are pleased to announce that we have received clearance to expand the ARC-EX System indication for home use in the US. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the ARC-EX System for use in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic and take-home exercises in the home to improve hand strength and sensation in adults with spinal cord injury.

“For people with limited mobility who navigate daily logistical challenges, having the option to use this therapy at home can make a meaningful difference. Integrating in-clinic and at-home therapy may help support and maintain improvements in hand strength and sensation, contributing positively to overall quality of life,” said Dr. Candy Tefertiller, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, Executive Director of Research and Evaluation at Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

“For more than 40 years, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and our community have invested boldly in high-risk, high-reward science, pairing funding and leadership with the lived experience of those living with and those who care for them. Today’s achievement demonstrates that we are now seeing breakthroughs once thought impossible,” said Marco Baptista, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.

The ARC-EX System is non-invasive and delivers programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation. It is intended to be operated in medical centers by rehabilitation professionals and at home by patients and persons providing assistance to patients, as needed.



ARC-EX Indication for Use (US): The ARC-EX System is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic and with take-home exercises in the home to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, nonprogressive neurological deficits resulting from an incomplete spinal cord injury (C2-C8 inclusive). The ARC-EX System is intended to be operated in medical centers by rehabilitation professionals and at home by patients and persons providing assistance to patients, as needed.

11/20/2025

🌟 Staff & Board Spotlight 🌟

Meet Dr. Michele Tarantino — professor at Quinnipiac University and the lead investigator for an exciting new pilot study. 💡

Michele is teaming up with Moving With HOPE to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the world of rehabilitation research. Together, we’re exploring new ways to improve recovery and independence for people living with spinal cord injuries.

It’s partnerships like this that keep us moving forward — because progress in rehab starts with bold ideas and passionate people. Stay tuned as we share updates on how this work is shaping the future of care! 💪

11/14/2025

🌟 Staff & Board Spotlight 🌟

Meet Joanne Duni, Co-Founder of Moving With HOPE! 💙

Joanne is passionate about finding fresh, innovative ways to make life better for people living with spinal cord injuries — and the people who care for them. Her work is all about taking proven approaches, combining them with new ideas, and turning them into real solutions that actually make a difference.

Whether it’s developing programs, sharing resources, or building connections, Joanne is driven by one goal: helping you move forward with confidence and hope.

If you’re looking for inspiration or practical tools to make daily life a little easier, you’re in the right place. 💪✨

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the strength and sacrifice of all who have served—especially veterans living with disabilities who continue to show what resilience truly means.

At Moving With HOPE, we’re proud to support veterans on their journey to recovery through adaptive exercise and rehabilitation. Every day, we see the power of movement, determination, and community in rebuilding independence and confidence.

To all veterans and their families: thank you for your service, your courage, and your unwavering spirit. You inspire us to keep creating pathways of hope and healing for all. 💙

11/10/2025

🌟 Staff & Board Spotlight 🌟

Meet Tad Duni, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Moving With HOPE!

Tad and Joanne began this journey with a simple but powerful mission — to create a space where recovery is possible for everyone. Their vision was built on innovation, access, and, most importantly, hope.

Through the years, Tad has helped shape a community that believes in the potential of every person, no matter where they are in their rehab journey. His leadership and compassion remind us daily that movement is more than exercise — it’s a path to independence, confidence, and healing.

We’re so thankful for Tad’s dedication to empowering others to push past limits and keep moving forward. 💪💙

11/03/2025

Halloween Recap at MWH Shelton! 👻🎃

Our team and participants truly brought the Halloween spirit to life this year — with creativity, costumes, and plenty of adaptive fun! From themed workouts to shared laughs, we proved once again that inclusion, strength, and community go hand-in-hand… even when things get a little spooky! 💪🧡🕸️

We’re so proud of the joy and energy everyone brought to the gym — it’s moments like these that remind us how powerful movement can be when we do it together.

11/03/2025

🚐💙 We’re hitting the road!

Come see us at the New England Rural Health Conference — where community, innovation, and accessibility come together to make a difference in healthcare.

🗓️ When: November 4–5
📍 Where: Mystic Marriott, Groton, CT

Our very own Thatcher “Tad” Duni, Co-Founder & Clinical Director of Moving With HOPE, will be one of the featured speakers! Tad will share his insights and passion for helping people with spinal cord injuries and other mobility challenges stay active, independent, and hopeful.

And that’s not all — we’re bringing our mini mobile clinic with us! This is your chance to check it out in person, ask questions, and see how we’re making rehab more accessible for rural communities.

If you’re living with a spinal cord injury, supporting someone who is, or just want to connect with others who get it, this is a great opportunity to meet us and learn more about what we do.

💡 Save the date and come say hi — we’d love to see you there!

11/01/2025

Every movement matters — and sometimes, all it takes is the right signal to get things going again.

Here, our team member Ken is demonstrating the ARC-EX therapy system alongside Dr. Michelle, showing how small electrical signals can help reawaken nerves, rebuild strength, and restore confidence after spinal cord injury.

Each ARC-EX session is safe, guided, and designed to meet you where you are in your recovery journey. Together with expert therapists, this adaptive technology helps you move forward — one step, one signal, one success at a time.

✨ Ready to see what’s possible?
Learn more and book your free demo at movingwithhope.org/arc-ex

10/28/2025

Step into recovery — one gentle signal at a time.

At Moving With H.O.P.E., we believe progress happens in small, powerful steps — and the ARC-EX therapy system is helping make those steps possible.

The ARC-EX uses gentle electrical signals to help wake up nerves and support hand and arm movement after spinal cord injury — safely, non-surgically, and with real results. When paired with guided exercise and the support of our expert rehabilitation team, it becomes more than therapy — it’s a breakthrough in adaptive rehabilitation and inclusive health. 💪✨

If you or someone you care for is rebuilding strength after a spinal cord injury, this technology could open new possibilities for recovery and independence.

👉 Ready to learn more?
Visit movingwithhope.org/arc-ex and book your free demo today!

10/23/2025

15 years of moving, healing, and innovating — and we’re just getting started! 🙌
Thank you to the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for celebrating this milestone with us!

Here’s to continuing our mission of helping people move, recover, and thrive!