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…
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…
Meet recruiters, work on your resume and learn tips from pros at United Spinal's National Disability Employment Awareness Month events.
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.
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.
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…
Joseph Ouellette became an apprentice carpenter at 12 and continued on that career path after a spinal cord injury at 15.
United Spinal Association’s Ready to Roll emergency and disaster relief program distributed $500,000 to over 50 families and individuals with SCI affected by natural disasters in 2021.
The lived experiences of wheelchair users instrumental in leading the charge for critical policy change.
United Spinal is pleased to recognize Richard Bagby as Advocate of the Year at the 2022 Roll on Capitol Hill. Aside from founding the Virginia chapter of United Spinal, he is being recognized for his leadership in helping to establish the Sheltering Arms Institute.