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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.

Your Power Just Went Out. Now What?

by Annie Streit May 7, 2024

Learn how to craft a personalized power outage plan to keep your medical devices humming.... Read more.

How to Build Emergency Preparedness Go-Bags and Stay-at-Home Kits

by Annie Streit May 7, 2024

A good go-bag and stay-at-home kit can help you survive many emergency situations.... Read more.

Red Cross photo of wheelchair user in a shelter by Scott Dalton.

What Can Wheelchair Users Do In An Emergency Evacuation?

by Annie Streit May 7, 2024

Our Emergency Preparedness Working Group offers advice on what to do before, during, and after an evacuation.... Read more.

Two young men, both wheelchairs and one a vent user, use their laptops.

Five Ways You Can Promote Global Accessibility Awareness Day

by Annie Streit May 1, 2024

Global Accessibility Awareness Day gets people talking about digital accessibility and inclusion for the disability community.... Read more.

Rehabbing at a Spinal Cord Injury Model System transformed her life

by Annie Streit March 19, 2024

Linda supports and advocates for the SCI Model Systems because of its impact on extending her life.... Read more.

How to fund adaptive outdoor recreational equipment and activities

by Annie Streit March 14, 2024

Here are resources to help fund outdoor recreation as well as tips on grantwriting.... Read more.

Tips and tricks for the best back-up care support plan

by Annie Streit February 16, 2024

Our Care Support Working Group members offer this guide for crafting back-up care support plans.... Read more.

A girl sits outside in the snow in a pink wheelchair wearing mittens and a hat

Navigating Winter in a Wheelchair

by Annie Streit January 19, 2024

During winter, wheelchair users face unique challenges navigating snow, ice, and cold temperatures. Follow these tips to stay safe and warm outside.... Read more.

a wheelchair user paints at a table with her dog watching. they are by and window and outside are snow covered trees.

How to Keep Your Home Warm, Safe & Cozy This Winter

by Annie Streit January 18, 2024

Tips to help you stay safe, warm and cozy at home this winter from our Emergency Preparedness Workgroup.... Read more.

A comprehensive list of adaptive winter recreation opportunities

by Annie Streit December 21, 2023

Looking to hit the slopes this winter? Our adaptive winter recreation guide has all the info you need.... Read more.