Legacy Builder Tenesha Ulrich
As president of the Northwest Ohio Chapter of United Spinal Association, Tenesha Ulrich strives to make the Toledo suburbs more accessible.
Jose Hernandez Recognized as Top Community Leader and Advocate in New York City
United Spinal's Advocacy Coordinator and President of its New York City Chapter was recently honored as one of the top brass from advocacy, social services, community leadership, government and others involved in community engagement across New York.
Employment Advocate Elaine Stefanowicz
Elaine Stefanowicz battled back to help others with disabilities as an employee of the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment.
Peer Mentor and Share-A-Chair Program Founder Troy Plunkett
Troy Plunkett founded a nonprofit to support people with new spinal cord injuries to ensure that no one ever had to feel as helpless and dependent as he did in the wake of his injury.
Natalie Barnhard Receives the Finn Bullers Advocate of the Year Award
Natalie Barnhard, from Buffalo, NY, is the 2021 recipient of the Finn Bullers Advocate of the Year Award at this year’s United Spinal Association Roll on Capitol Hill.
Roll on Capitol Hill Strengthens Disability Rights, Accessibility, and Inclusion for Future Generations of Wheelchair Users
United Spinal Association and approximately 200 advocates from across the country gathered virtually on June 14-16 for the 2021 Roll on Capitol Hill, meeting with their representatives in Congress to ensure that people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D)…
United Spinal Advocacy Manager Annie Streit
Annie Streit devotes her time to educating children about disability and building a grassroots advocacy community around SCI/D.
United Spinal Launches Membership Drive to Celebrate 75 Years of Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion
United Spinal launched a membership drive in celebration of its 75 years of service to the spinal cord injury and disorder community, offering members a chance to win a variety of prizes.
First-Ever Virtual Roll on Capitol Hill
Roll on Capitol Hill is less than two months away, and the United Spinal advocacy and policy team is excited to elevate the voices of the SCI/D community and advocate for policies that empower it.
Advocate Analyst Michele Lee
It took Michele Lee a few years to adjust to her injury, but she eventually directed her frustration into accessibility and representational activism, and now she can’t be stopped.