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10 things I wish I knew as a wheelchair user

Members of United Spinal’s staff reflect on their experience adapting to wheelchair life and offer essential advice.

Mar 11, 2024

United Spinal is her Spinal Cord Injury Life Advice Center

Sawyer’s positive experience with child life specialists after her spinal cord injury inspired her to become one.

Feb 23, 2024

Balancing Body and Mind After a Spinal Cord Injury

Wheelchair user, Char Vine, shares her journey of resilience, mental health triumphs and finding her purpose after spinal cord injury.

Jan 10, 2024

A hurricane of grief: surviving post-spinal cord injury PTSD 

Laurie shares her compelling account of navigating PTSD after a spinal cord injury and unveils the power of mental health care in the face of adversity.

Dec 14, 2023

Robby Just Wants the Right to Work and Save Money

Robby would be able to work and save money if his state had a Medicaid program for working people with disabilities.

Nov 29, 2023

She considered suicide but found us — and hope – instead

When she was at her lowest, considering suicide, our team helped lift her up.

Nov 28, 2023

7 Products and 6 Tips for Wheeling in the Rain

Here are 7 wheelchair products and 6 tips to help you stay dry when it rains.

Nov 15, 2023

How Rhonel Found the Courage to Seek Employment Post-Injury

Rhonel shares how he found the courage to seek employment after his spinal cord injury.

Nov 13, 2023

Participate in Life: My United Spinal Membership Perspective

Regina Curry's disability tale begins before her spinal cord injury.

Oct 18, 2023

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.

Oct 12, 2023

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