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Author: Annie Streit

Annie Streit
Grassroots Advocacy Manager

Annie Streit has been the Grassroots Advocacy Manager for United Spinal Association since September 2020. Along with her work at United Spinal, Annie writes children’s books and speaks to various groups about her experiences after the onset of her spinal cord injury in May of 2005. She has a passion for disability advocacy, working with children, and sharing her journey of navigating through life as a wheelchair user to help others, raise awareness, and create change.

Black Woman Passing Cup to Man Using Wheelchair while Chatting in Kitchen Indoors

Professionalism vs. Friendship: Building a Healthy Home Caregiver-Client Relationship

by Annie Streit August 26, 2026

Learn how caregivers and clients can build meaningful relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries, choice, and professionalism.... Read more.

An adult disabled man at a doctor's office for a medical exam

Understanding and Combating Medical Ableism

by Annie Streit July 27, 2026

When healthcare doesn't feel like healthcare.... Read more.

When Seconds Matter: Accessible Home Fire Safety for the Disability Community

by Annie Streit June 26, 2026

Most of us have heard the advice since childhood: if there is a fire, get out fast and call 911. For many wheelchair users, it is not that simple. ... Read more.

female wheelchair user on a trail in a field of red flowers with bright blue sky in the background

What One Wheelchair User’s 500-Mile Camino Journey Teaches Us About Access and Advocacy

by Annie Streit June 4, 2026

United Spinal Outdoor Working Group member Kim Harrison shares her triumphant 500-mile journey across Spain.... Read more.

Portrait of a young woman in a power wheelchair and her friend smiling in an Autumnal park.

How to Write a Caregiver Ad That Attracts the Right People

by Annie Streit April 9, 2026

Tips from people who hire and work with caregivers every day.... Read more.

Meet an Advocate: Allaina Humphreys

by Annie Streit April 6, 2026

Allaina Humphreys discusses her advocacy roles, her mission-driven design studio and the belief that accessibility benefits everyone.... Read more.

WAV app, accessible taxi driver and wheelchair user

Expanding Access to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

by Annie Streit March 24, 2026

35 years after the signing of the ADA, millions of people with disabilities still face significant disadvantages when it comes to accessible transportation.... Read more.

A Black female doctor speaks with a smileing white female wheelchair user.

Health Access for Wheelchair Users: Real Experiences and Practical Tips

by Annie Streit September 24, 2025

Healthcare access remains a daily challenge for people with disabilities.... Read more.

Finding An Accessible Parking Space is Hard. Here Are 10 Ideas to Make It Easier

by Annie Streit September 18, 2025

Here are the Top 10 Accessible Parking Asks from our advocates:... Read more.

The Mental Health of Our Caregivers is Vitally Important

by Annie Streit September 15, 2025

Mental health is important for care support professionals.... Read more.