Standing Wheelchairs - Behind The Scene
When it comes to standing wheelchairs, the focus is often on standing and not on the multitude of other benefits that are waiting in the wings.
Continence and Catheterization Impact Assessment Survey
Complete this survey to share your experience and quality of life with intermittent catheter use.
Grassroots Advocacy Update: Opportunities for Legislative Engagement
As we start the fall season, it's a good time to follow up with your legislators about the issues that mean the most to you
Businessman and Inventor Stefan Henry
A C5-6 SCI at 14 only increased his desire to build an exoskeleton, and today Stefan Henry lives a dual life that Stark would envy: CEO of an assistive device company by day, designer/inventor by night.
Amy Burnett: Bold and Breaking the Mold
Amy Burnett will try anything at least once. Because of this openminded attitude, she is now a member of the U.S.Para-Badminton team, spokesmodel for Permobil and a runway model.
Pursuing a Rewarding Life After SCI
In celebration of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we’re showcasing individuals who exemplify the strength of our community. They advocate for greater independence for wheelchair users and prove life with SCI only slows you down if you allow it. Kenny…
History Of Wheelchairs - The Evolution
Many of us can’t help but think of wheelchairs when spinal cord injury is mentioned. The two are so closely tied that they almost seem like one.
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Begins With Our Members
In recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we’re taking a moment to honor some of the game changers and innovators who make United Spinal’s diverse community truly amazing.
Franklin Elieh and Nick Struthers: Bridging the Gap
Ability-wise they may be an odd couple, but they make a great team and together they are transforming the resources available to people with spinal cord injuries in Northern California.
Volunteer/Athlete Extraordinaire Cruz Gutierrez
A chance encounter introduced Cruz Gutierrez to adaptive sports, and adaptive sports proved to be the key to his discovering how to embrace life after injury. Now he is dedicated to ensuring others get the same chance he did.