Blind Skateboarder
Skateboarding is undeniably a challenging sport to take up, but Dan Mancina is always one up for a challenge. Dan has a degenerative eye disease that has taken nearly all of his eyesight in the last 4 years, and he will…
News and Stories
James Weisman - United Spinal's CEO With A Cause
Within the halls of United Spinal, James Weisman is almost as famous for his storytelling ability as he is for his work in disability rights.
Wheelchair Cushion - Guilty Or Not Guilty?
The Wheelchair cushion is a common fall guy when wheelchair users develop pressure sores. At times they are guilty as hell. At other times they may not be.
A Mother's Unconditional Love
A mother’s love knows no boundaries, and that is truly exemplified in the unconditional love and support Zou Hongyan has given her son. Hongyan’s son, Ding Ding, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following a birth complication. Doctors informed Hongyan that…
Our Peer Mentor Training Program Gets High Marks
Support from peers or those who have overcome the challenges of living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be an important component to a person’s recovery.
Nine Year Old Amputee's Positive Message
Nine-year-old Ezra French is one amazing kid. Ezra recently sat down with Ellen DeGeneres to talk about both his disability and his zest for life. “I was born with one finger on my left hand and a leg that was…
2017 Roll on Capitol Hill Brings Disability Advocates Together
United Spinal Association and over 150 wheelchair users and advocates from 35 states, gathered in Washington DC, for our 2017 Annual Roll on Capitol Hill.
United Spinal Resource Center Team
Every month our Resource Center Team use their unique skills and expertise to resolve hundreds of inquiries about spinal cord injuries and disorders.
Pursuing Love and Intimacy in a Wheelchair
Anne was 18 years old when she became a paraplegic in a vehicle accident, and she's sharing her experiences with seeking out love and intimacy over the last 40 years of her life. After her injury, Anne recalls her doctor…
Spinal Network Strengthens SCI/D Peer Support Nationwide
United Spinal Association and its Spinal Network affiliates work to bring the best peer support to people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders.