A 2,350-mile walk to raise awareness about the impact of increasingly frequent extreme weather events on persons with physical and cognitive disabilities will kick off on June 21, 2019, the day of the summer solstice.
In keeping with our commitment to veterans with disabilities, and their families and caregivers, the leadership from United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program participated in a meet-n-greet tour at the James J. Peters VAMC.
Getting ready for a new baby can be challenging for any parent, even more so when one or both lives with a disability. There are various ways to lessen the stress so that parents can enjoy their new bundle of…
“Being a quadriplegic and needing a chest strap can be uncomfortable trying to wear a jacket,” says Steven Woods. He has come across many problems when wearing a jacket with a chest strap. For instance, the jacket bunching up on…
Life after a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be challenging, but with the correct tools and support systems set into place, the transitional process can be a less daunting experience. Monica Manley states adjusting to life with an SCI is…
People with spinal cord injury are more likely than the general population to have health problems related to weight gain, changes in cholesterol, and high blood sugar.
Fitness equipment for wheelchair users can really help with the task of staying in shape, even with a spinal cord injury or paralysis.
The tragic death of Malaysia Goodson, who fell down a flight of subway steps holding her 1-year old child, brought out politicians and media, as well as disabled activists, clamoring for more subway elevators.
Since being shot 12 years ago, Christopher Johnson has learned to focus on solutions and be comfortable in situations where others might be uneasy. Those skills have helped him become a successful real estate agent, medical dispatcher and a leader of the Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association.
Winter weather wheelchair tips are not for everyone. They’re for those wheelchair users whose destiny didn’t include a nice warm corner of the world.