Posted on April 30th, 2025

When your world turns upside down after a life-changing injury, it’s hard to know where to turn. That’s exactly how Chas and his family felt after a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down.

After years of trying various therapies with little progress, they finally found the right team—Moving With HOPE in North Haven, CT. Today, Chas’s mom is sharing her heartfelt story in hopes of encouraging others who might be facing similar challenges. Here’s what she had to say:

A Mother’s Perspective: Why I Recommend Moving With HOPE

My 25-year-old son was riding his motorcycle home when he was struck head-on by a car.

He sustained a T5-T6 spinal cord injury, resulting in paraplegia.

For five years, we tried many different in-home OT/PT programs and pain management facilities. None of them eased his pain, helped him build strength, or gave him hope for a brighter future. It was discouraging.

Then he discovered Moving With HOPE, a newly opened facility in North Haven, CT. Tad and his team are highly credentialed, talented, patient, and—most importantly—encouraging. They push my son to work hard toward his recovery.

Tad Duni, his wife Joanne, his son Craig, and their team of skilled OT/PT professionals believe in treating the whole person—not just the medical condition. Their combination of holistic care and customized therapy has given my son something we hadn’t felt in years: hope. With their help and his dedication, we believe he can regain some or all of his mobility.

For the first time, my son looks forward to physical therapy. He has made friends, receives hands-on care, and is never left alone. While it’s a daily struggle for him to get ready, transfer into his wheelchair, and manage severe nerve pain, the team at Moving With HOPE is always kind, patient, and understanding. They never judge—only encourage.

As a parent, it is a wonderful feeling to know your child is in the best hands for healing the mind, body, and spirit.

I highly recommend Moving With HOPE. Call Tad today to learn how they can help you or your loved one. I’m happy to say my son is finally doing well!

You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone

At MOVING WITH HOPE, we believe in helping people rebuild their lives after life-changing injuries. Every client’s journey is personal—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you or your loved one is facing a spinal cord injury, neurological condition, or disability, we’re here to help.

Call us today for a free consultation and let’s talk about how we can support your journey.