Congressional Champion Spotlight: Senator Marco Rubio
Senator Rubio has put himself out there on behalf of people with disabilities when we have needed a voice.
News and Stories
Be the change you want to see: disability advocates gathered for Virtual Roll on Capitol Hill
200 United Spinal advocates met with Congress this week urging them to act on policies that impact the independence of wheelchair users.
Paying the Price: Speaking Out on the Disability Tax
Thanks to the disability tax, we pay more for just about everything. This must end.
My journey from university to the real world
Recent university grad Tyrese Alleyne-Davis thanks our Work Readiness program for sharpening his job-seeking skills.
Congratulations To Robby Barbieri, Our Advocate of The Year
Robby advocated tirelessly for the passage of the TennCare for Working Adults with Disabilities Bill
SCIboston Awarded $135,000 from Cummings Foundation
United Spinal's Boston Chapter is one of the 150 nonprofits in Massachusetts that received funding through the Cummings Foundation.
Creating a Care Support Plan for Traveling
Is travel doable if you need care support? Yes—if you plan! We compiled tips and tricks from our Care Support Working Group.
Doctors Still Have No Idea How to Treat People with Disabilities
Recent research shows that a shockingly high percentage of doctors are ill-prepared to treat people with disabilities. Tim Gilmer investigates the causes and how we can fight for more equitable healthcare.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Medical Checkup
Tips on advocating for the attention you need, getting the right screening tests and documenting your needs so that proper checkups become standard.
Disability Community Wins Big on Airline Accessibility in New FAA Bill
President Biden signed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill to improve aviation safety for disabled passengers and airline workers.