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.
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…
Master Carpenter Joseph Ouellette
Joseph Ouellette became an apprentice carpenter at 12 and continued on that career path after a spinal cord injury at 15.
United Spinal Helps Members Rebuild After Disaster Strikes
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.
United Spinal’s 10th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill Spotlights the Power of the Disability Community on Effective Grassroots Advocacy
The lived experiences of wheelchair users instrumental in leading the charge for critical policy change.