Getting Into Advocacy - It's Never Too Late To Get Involved
Have you ever wanted to get involved in advocacy at either the federal, state or local level? It is never too late to become an advocate!
Andrea Dalzell: Ignoring Doubters
Nurses always had United Spinal member Andrea Dalzell’s back since she started dealing with transverse myelitis at age 5. Now 29, the former Ms. Wheelchair New York is eager to repay the favor when she graduates from nursing school this year.
Jose Hernandez - New York City Hometown Hero
Jose Hernandez, hometown hero, peer mentor, advocate and power wheelchair user is dedicated to improving the lives of people with a spinal cord injury.
Louisiana Chapter: 10 Years of Conference Growth
The Brain Injury Association of Louisiana hosted its 10th annual conference March 10-11 in Kenner, Louisiana, for a record turnout of 220 professionals, caregivers and SCI survivors.
Earle Powdrell, A Hometown Hero
United Spinal Association will host Earle Powdrell, aerospace engineer and Hometown Hero from Houston, Texas, at its Annual Roll on Capitol Hill.
Andrea Dalzell, Former Ms. Wheelchair New York, to Represent Disability Community
Andrea Dalzell, Ms. Wheelchair New York 2015, will speak with legislators on issues that affect the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries.
Collegiate Athlete Richard Bagby Rolls For The Cause
United Spinal Association's Roll on Capitol Hill will host Richard Bagby, former collegiate athlete and deputy director of our Virginia chapter.
Harsh Thakkar - Rebuilding Identity
A gunshot left Harsh Thakkar paralyzed and changed the course of his life. Wheelchair basketball helped him get back on track.
Friends & Spinal Cord Injury
Friends & Spinal Cord Injury is an important combination that sometimes may fall by the wayside after discharge from rehab.
Disability Etiquette Putting People First
Disability Etiquette is not about disability. It's about recognizing the person and interacting with that person in an appropriate way.