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2024 Roll on Capitol Hill

Roll on Capitol Hill

United Spinal Association’s
12th Annual

Disability Advocacy and Empowerment Event
June 11-12, 2024

Join the Rolling Revolution

United Spinal Association’s 12th annual Roll on Capitol Hill (ROCH) signature policy and advocacy conference will be held virtually June 11-12, 2024. Individuals with spinal cord injury and wheelchair users, including veterans, as well as family members, friends, healthcare professionals and allied partners have the opportunity to advocate for key policy and advocacy priorities advancing access, empowerment, independence and the disability rights of wheelchair users and the larger disability community.

United Spinal member in powerchair in Congressional office speaking with Representative

Over 200 United Spinal advocates including wheelchair users, family members and healthcare professionals along with allied partners, participate in a virtual education day and attend over 200 scheduled virtual meetings with members of Congress on topics including in some of the following areas: healthcare, transportation, employment, technology, emergency preparedness, built environment access and disability rights and disability justice.

The event strengthens the voice of our community and ensures all people with disabilities are engaged in policies that impact their quality of life and independence.

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Share Your Story: Got Wheelchair and Mobility Device Issues?

Our community knows how important the right wheelchair is and we know about the challenges you face in getting the features that you need to be able to fully participate in your community. United Spinal is amplifying our community’s voices so that everyone hears about the challenges you face.

Please share your story about your wheelchair denials and help us to make change.

SHARE YOUR STORY

Why We Roll

  • To preserve and enhance disability rights
  • To make all transportation accessible (air, ground and sea)
  • To improve community supports and services
  • To improve public accessibility
  • To secure increased funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
  • To ensure accessible affordable internet and expanded telehealth access
  • To secure and improve veterans’ benefits and services
  • To preserve the rights guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • To secure appropriate medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals
  • To obtain appropriate wheelchairs and assistive technologies

 


For sponsorship options and additional information contact:
Scott Lavery
scott.lavery@unitedspinal.org
(718) 803-3782 ext. 7203


“Even if I only improve the life of one individual it is worth it. Roll on Capitol Hill gives me my voice back.”
– Earl Powdrell, Texas

“Roll on Capitol Hill has given me the skills to go to any state and sit with an official, not only to share my perspectives, but build a solution through positive dialogue.”
Andrea Dalzell, New York

“I’ve met so many amazing individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders from across the country, uniting to impact change and fight for disability rights. That’s what makes Roll on Capitol Hill so rewarding.”
Richard Bagby, Virginia

“Roll on Capitol Hill gave me an entirely different perspective on the political process. I developed new relationships and I share what I’ve learned with my local chapter to develop a stronger voice.”
Rick Hayden, California

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2023 Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting United Spinal’s advocacy efforts and policy priorities on advancing disability rights for all people living with a spinal cord injury or disease.


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