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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.

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.