6 New Years Resolutions from Our Team
To get 2023 started right, we asked members of our program staff to share their resolutions or focus words.
7 Suggestions from Families of Newly Spinal Cord Injured People
If your family member has experienced a spinal cord injury, you may be confused and a little scared. In a blink, life has changed. There are many emotions — concern for your loved one, decision stress, grief, and feeling overwhelmed.…
Disability, Sexuality and Relationships
United Spinal Association knows that sexuality and relationships are essential components of health and wellness.
Growing Stronger Together on the Frontlines of Caregiving
I was fixed up on a date with a pretty girl who used a wheelchair for mobility. I had no immediate experience with disability to that degree up to that point ...
“Build Back Better” Caregiving Measures Ensure a Brighter Future for People with Disabilities
President Biden’s pandemic recovery plan correctly positions caregiving as an essential building block of our economic future. His proposal has the potential to transform the future for people with disabilities
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…
Essential Truths of Caregiving - The Living List
Donna Thomson has been a caregiver for 30 years. She writes about her experiences on her blog, The Caregiver’s Living Room. In one of her posts, she discusses the “essential truths of caregiving.” Donna and one of her fellow longtime…
Struggling with Serendipity Memoir By Cindy Kolbe
Cindy Kolbe has been a life-long disability advocate, even before her daughter Beth sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. Cindy is a writer and her articles have been published in many media platforms. She hopes that her…
Six Things To Know About An Interabled Relationship
Shane Burcaw and his girlfriend Hannah Aylward share videos on their YouTube channel (Squirmy and Grubs) featuring their life as an “interabled” couple. Shane was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The couple raises awareness about relationships and disability by sharing…
5 Tips For Online Dating As A Person With A Disability
As a new year begins, some may be ready to open their heart to new possibilities. Online dating is the newest trend and it can be quite intimidating. Disability Match from the United Kingdom shares their top five tips for…