Learning to value ourselves — disability and all
It can be hard to feel good about ourselves when it seems like we can’t catch up.
It’s important to assess your capabilities to get the right job
Knowing your strengths and owning your weaknesses can set you on a path to a great job.
Disability advocates celebrate progress and inclusion at the White House
United Spinal staff and board members celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act and the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the White House.
Empowering Parental Caregivers: ‘It’s a safe space for parents to talk about what’s on your mind’
Our new support group is a virtual safe haven for parents who are caregivers of children of all ages with SCI/D or other mobility disorders.
Groundbreaking revisions to Section 504 would enhance disability protections
Significant updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act rule 50 years after the law was enacted to advance equity and bolster protections for people with disabilities.
Poet Cristina Cortez Breaks out of the Margins
United Spinal Association member Cristina Cortez has taken time from her book tour in Central America to share her journey to becoming a published poet.
Women, Birth Control, and SCI: What Are My Options?
After a SCI, some women may want to become pregnant and raise a family, while some may wish to avoid pregnancy with birth control options.
United Airlines agrees to pay family of injured quad $30 million
The family of Nathaniel Foster Jr., a quadriplegic vent user who incurred brain damage on a United Airlines flight, has been awarded $30 million in a settlement.
Hurricanes in California? We Are Here to Help.
Natural disasters like Hurricane Hilary are inevitable. Together with the Neilsen Foundation, so is our support for wheelchair users.
Best tips and strategies for finding and hiring PCAs
Finding and hiring PCAs is hard. Our Care Support Working Group makes it easier.