The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the most comprehensive law ever passed to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. While many Americans have heard about the ADA, few know what this important law requires. The following are answers to some commonly asked questions about the ADA.
United Spinal Association is proud to be a part of the legacy of the ADA, the landmark civil rights law that protects wheelchair users and other people with disabilities from discrimination.
United Spinal member Rob Wudlick had no idea he had a knack and a passion for advocacy when he broke his neck in a diving accident six years ago. Yet in the spring of this year, he helped secure $6 million for SCI research in Minnesota. How quickly things change.
Kenny Salvini, a United Spinal member from Sumner, Washington, had his specialized wheelchair heavily damaged Airlines. Twice in the same year!
The Wheelchair cushion is a common fall guy when wheelchair users develop pressure sores. At times they are guilty as hell. At other times they may not be.
Let’s face it — our wheelchair bags don’t carry just a wallet. We tote around our personal and medical lives along with anything else that we travel with.
It is well-known that risk taking & spinal cord injury are a terrible team, with the top causes being road accidents, falls, violence and sports.
United Spinal's Disability Etiquette booklet serves to erase some of the misconceptions about people living with different types of disabilities.
For wheelchair users, a wheelchair accessible room can turn a trip into a great trip. However, there is always a downside to everything.
Staying in touch with elected officials is very important. The opportunity to at least try and influence public policy is one that should not be missed.