United Spinal 'Tech Access Connection' Discussion Group Launches on Facebook
As technology continues to play a pivotal role in our member’s daily lives, United Spinal's Tech Access Initiative announces the Tech Access Connection group on Facebook.
News and Stories
Grammy Winners Celebrate #ADA30, Raise Funds for United Spinal
Disability rights movement fans have a new way to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act with a new ADA Revolution T-shirt.
How AI is Changing the Lives of People With Disabilities
At its core, Artificial Intelligence is computer programming that learns and adapts. It can’t solve every problem, but its potential to improve our lives is profound.
United Spinal Appoints Kimberly Hill as Chapter Liaison and Member of Its Board of Directors
United Spinal recently announced the appointment of Kimberly Hill, a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Cognitive Therapist, and Executive Director of the Louisiana Chapter of United Spinal Association and the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana, as its National Chapter Liaison and member…
Senator Harkin Joins United Spinal to Reflect on 30 Years of the ADA
Senator Tom Harkin sat down with United Spinal to discuss the ADA and the Senator’s indispensable role in making it a reality.
United Spinal Files Complaint Against Social Security Administration For Alleged 'Wet Ink' Signature Requirements
Complaint Claims Noncompliance With Laws Protecting Rights To Representation In Securing Disability Benefits United Spinal Association recently filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for the alleged unlawful "wet ink" signature requirements imposed on…
There Must Be Equal Wheelchair Access For People With Disabilities
Urge your Representative to sign on the Congressional Letter to Protect Access for People with Disabilities, a bipartisan letter to CMS to ensure people with disabilities who use complex manual wheelchairs are treated the same as those using complex power wheelchairs,
Speaking Up About Pandemic Mask Rules
Q. I’m having an issue with people not wearing masks. How do I help people understand that by not wearing masks, they put me at risk?
Capstone Cooperation
United Spinal Association is hosting two graduate students from Mary Baldwin University as they complete their capstone projects for the university’s doctoral program in occupational therapy.
NASA Scientist Shannon Franks
At NASA, Shannon Franks tackles some of our planet’s most difficult scientific questions. He brings that same approach to his personal life: confronting challenges head-on to find solutions.