Richard Bagby - Featured Member From Virginia
At the time of his accident, Richard Bagby was 25 years old and strongly considering pursuing a career as a Marine Corps officer.
News and Stories
Dominic Marinelli, Appointed to NYS Fire Prevention & Building Code Council
We’re proud to announce the appointment of Dominic Marinelli, VP of Accessibility Services, to the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council.
Louisiana Chapter: Combining Communities to Broaden Reach
The Louisiana chapter started in 2004 as the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana, aiming to serve the state’s community of people with brain injuries. Last year BIALA joined up with United Spinal.
Sacramento Chapter: Networking Is Key to Quality of Life
Sacramento Chapter husband and wife team have big plans and are focusing on innovation and networking to ensure their vision becomes a reality.
Greater Kansas City Chapter Takes Ability Summit To New Heights
Seven years ago, United Spinal Association’s Greater Kansas City Chapter hosted its first abilities fair which has steadily grown ever larger since then.
Wheelchair Users to Advocate for Inclusion at Roll on Capitol Hill
Over 150 wheelchair users, clinicians, partners and disability advocates gathered to advocate for inclusion at our 2016 Roll on Capitol Hill.
Hudson Valley Chapter: Instilling HOPE
The Hudson Valley Chapter of United Spinal has devised a great mission (with a cool acronym) — H.O.P.E., that includes peer mentoring and adaptive sports.
United Spinal Joins Forces to Create the Spasticity Alliance
United Spinal Association is joining with National Stroke Association and three other advocacy groups to raise awareness about spasticity.
New Hampshire Chapter: Partnering for Success
The New Hampshire chapter of United Spinal collaborates closely with Wheelchair Health in Motion, a unique blend of peer support groups and exercise that is quickly spreading throughout New Hampshire.
Connecticut Chapter Fundraising Success Enables Member Assistance
Life in a wheelchair can be costly. To help alleviate some of that hassle, the Connecticut Chapter offers $500 Quality of Life grants to help members find the extra bucks to pay for almost anything SCI/D related.