Perspectives on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
In honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month we are sharing messages from members and staff who are making a profound impact on our community.
News and Stories
Safety in the Time of COVID for People with Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-trained medical epidemiologist and board-certified infectious diseases physician Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, MPH joins host Paul Amadeus Lane on the United on Wheels podcast. On this episode they will discuss how caregivers can keep their patients safe…
Disaster Recovery Preparation for People with Disabilities
Paul Amadeus Lane is joined by 3 experts who will provide advice and best practices on how to prepare for and implement a successful disaster recovery plan.
Talking To Your Children About Disabilities
On this episode of the United on Wheels podcast, Host Paul Amadeus Lane welcomes two amazing moms to the show to discuss the important topic of how to talk to your children about disabilities. Teal Sherer, an actress and advocate…
Women with Spinal Cord Injury: Intimacy
Shepherd Center's video series is a great resource for women living with spinal cord injuries that are in search of practical insights on a variety of topics, including intimacy. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital…
Join the Movement to Raise Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
Join us in supporting the designation of September 2021 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Legacy Builder Tenesha Ulrich
As president of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of United Spinal Association, Tenesha Ulrich strives to make the Toledo suburbs more accessible.
Jose Hernandez Recognized as Top Community Leader and Advocate in New York City
United Spinal's Advocacy Coordinator and President of its New York City Chapter was recently honored as one of the top brass from advocacy, social services, community leadership, government and others involved in community engagement across New York.
Employment Advocate Elaine Stefanowicz
Elaine Stefanowicz battled back to help others with disabilities as an employee of the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26th, 1990, approximately 1,000 people with disabilities assembled on the White House lawn to watch President George H. W. Bush sign the Americans with Disabilities Act.