An Anniversary to Celebrate, A Time to Look Forward
We have every reason to be proud of all we have accomplished and celebrate our victories, but only if we acknowledge that we are not where we need to be. There is still a lot of work to be done.
News and Stories
Leonard Mayberry’s Pathways to (Self) Employment
Leonard Mayberry – rodeo worker, welder, steel worker, supervisor of a city crew – shares his new life story beginning at June 30 2018, about 2:30 in the afternoon.
United Spinal Participates in White House Roundtable on Funding for Home and Community-Based Services
United Spinal was excited to recently partner with the White House focusing on President Biden’s proposed historic investment into home and community-based services
United Spinal Advocates for Successful Passage of Resolution Designating September as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
The resolution recognizes the 296,000 individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the U.S., including more than 42,000 military veterans.
Eric Howk – Rocking and Rolling Into Recovery
Anyone who has heard Portugal. The Man’s Grammy-winning music or seen Eric Howk’s guitar work during a seminal American Music Awards appearance knows he can rock.
Vaccine and Booster Update - 9/29/21
The FDA stated that booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for people 65 years of age and older and for individuals who are at high risk.
First-Ever Comprehensive Review of U.S. Corporate Workplace Diversity and Inclusion to Launch in October 2021
The McKenzie Delis Foundation, a charitable organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion , and Ipsos, the third largest market research company globally, recently announced the launch of the first-ever comprehensive review of corporate practices against 10 facets of workplace…
In Memory of My Friend Marilyn Golden
Marilyn Golden, my friend of well over thirty years, died the other day, and I realize now that she’s gone, how much I loved and respected her.
Taking Care of Skin After Spinal Cord Injury
People with spinal cord injuries may no longer receive pain signals in their brain when something is irritating their skin. The result can be abrasions, openings in the skin or much deeper issues like pressure ulcers. This video from Moss…
The Remote Work Revolution Creates Lasting Equity for People With Disabilities
Being a person who uses a wheelchair has strongly conditioned my experience of the pandemic, and not simply from the perspective of health and safety: I’ve also noticed a silver lining to the disruption it has caused.