Ian’s Ride on the Great American Rail-Trail
Ian Mackay and his team completed a 475-mile journey from Washington, D.C. to Columbus, Ohio to bring focus to the need for accessible outdoor infrastructure for all.
Eric Howk Reflects on His Sobriety
Wheelchair user Eric Howk used drugs and alcohol to blunt the physical discomfort brought on by his disability. As the saying goes, it worked until it didn’t. Now two years into his sobriety, Howk, a guitarist for the rock band…
New Peer Support Group for Gunshot Survivors
The Rochester Spinal Association is opening up its popular Gun Violence Survivor Peer Support Group to all people paralyzed by gun violence. Starting on October 10, it will meet daily on Zoom from 4 to 8 p.m. Eastern time. Email…
Don’t Miss These October National Disability Employment Awareness Month Events
Meet recruiters, work on your resume and learn tips from pros at United Spinal's National Disability Employment Awareness Month events.
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.…
How My Experiences as a Disabled Hispanic American Enhance My Life and Work
Hispanic Heritage Month is interesting for me as someone with a relationship to Venezuela, the United States and Italy and as someone in the disability community.
National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month – Member Perspectives
In recognition of September's Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we're sharing member perspectives on how United Spinal's programs have impacted their lives.
Tech Company Cofounder Gene Murphy
Gene Murphy wasn’t sure what to expect when he became paralyzed. He never expected he would find a new cause and community he loved.
Meet Ali Ingersoll, Ms. Wheelchair America 2023
United Spinal Association congratulates our member Ali Ingersoll for being crowned Ms. Wheelchair America. Ingersoll ran on a health insurance advocacy platform. After a 14-hour drive from Raleigh, North Carolina, my incredible team and I rolled into the Amway Grand…
United Spinal Invited by Amazon to Participate in Virtual Crew For NASA’s Artemis I Mission
United Spinal is participating in a virtual crew to remotely test Callisto, a technology demonstration payload embedded on NASA’s Orion spacecraft, during the upcoming Artemis I mission.