Financial Entrepreneur Shawnique Cotton
Shawnique Cotton is pushing through health setbacks to make her first million dollars and help others with disabilities reach financial self-sufficiency. And she’s doing it in memory of her brother, Karsten.
Two United Spinal Members Awarded Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Visionary Prize
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation has selected members Andrea Dalzell and Reveca Torres as the inaugural Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize awardees for being influential voices in the world of spinal cord injury.
Paralympian/Occupational Therapist Kerri Morgan
With the 2020 Paralympic Games postponed and its future up in the air, threetime U.S. Paralympian Kerri Morgan finds herself at a crossroads. But not for the reason you might expect.
United Spinal Appoints Kimberly Hill as Chapter Liaison and Member of Its Board of Directors
United Spinal recently announced the appointment of Kimberly Hill, a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Cognitive Therapist, and Executive Director of the Louisiana Chapter of United Spinal Association and the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana, as its National Chapter Liaison and member…
NASA Scientist Shannon Franks
At NASA, Shannon Franks tackles some of our planet’s most difficult scientific questions. He brings that same approach to his personal life: confronting challenges head-on to find solutions.
United Spinal Showcases New History Video
Next year United Spinal Association will celebrate 75 years of service to the disability community. We’re excited to share a new video that highlights the rich history of the organization--our roots, leadership and accomplishments. We hope you enjoy it.
Epidural Stimulation Advocate Keith Smith
Besieged by medical problems and a declining quality of life, Keith Smith couldn’t picture a positive future for himself. A fortuitous phone call and an epidural stimulator changed everything.
Research Assistant: Chanelle Wimbish
While the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Chanelle Wimbish, a T6 paraplegic from College Park, Maryland, works to help find a treatment for another devastating disease.
Artist Brogan Joe Murphy
Brogan Joe Murphy was trained classically as a realist oil painter, but his art was put on hold after back surgery complications made him a paraplegic.
Founder Extraordinaire Clint Cook
What do the Atlanta Chapter of United Spinal, Atlanta’s quad rugby team, the Spinal Cord Injury USA Facebook group and First-Source Catheters all have in common? They were all founded or co-founded by Clint Cook.