Roll on Capitol Hill

Rally with Disability Leaders at Roll on Capitol Hill!

United Spinal Association’s 14th annual signature policy and advocacy event, Roll on Capitol Hill (ROCH), took place in June. 194 advocates from 37 states attended 176 virtual meetings with their congressional representatives. Thanks to the attendees’ willingness to share their personal experiences with lawmakers, we were able to transform mundane policy discussions into deeper conversations about the needs of our community that will help shape the future of disability policy.

“The issues we raised couldn’t be more essential for wheelchair users — having the help you need to stay in your own home, making sure you have the right products that work for you to go to the bathroom, and cutting unnecessary red tape to get the wheelchair you want and to get it fixed faster when it breaks,” says Steve Lieberman, senior director for advocacy and policy.

This virtual 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.

Only registered advocates are selected to participate, so please sign up if you would like the chance to attend future events. Join our growing network to help ensure the disability community is heard in every corner of the country.

2026 Key Priorities:

Defending Home and Community Based Services
Coverage of Catheters & Ostomy Supplies
Coverage of Carbon Fiber and Titanium Wheelchairs

Why We Roll

To preserve and enhance disability rights
To make all transportation accessible (air, ground and sea)
To strengthen community supports and services
To improve public accessibility
To secure increased funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems and advance better rehabilitation outcomes
To ensure accessible affordable internet and expanded telehealth access
To secure and improve veterans’ benefits and services
To secure appropriate medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals
To obtain appropriate wheelchairs and assistive technologies

Together We Make a Difference

Maximize your reach and develop relationships through United Spinal’s nationwide network:

70,000+ members
2,700+ grassroots advocates
40 chapters
100 support groups
115+ hospital partners

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