Thankful Even in the Tough Times: My Spinal Cord Injury Perspective
A father and husband shares how he learned to live with his spinal cord injury.
This Valentine’s Day, Whether Single, Dating or Married, Love Yourself First
Dating and relationship advice from United Spinal Association members who use wheelchairs.
Disability EmpowHer Network Provides Opportunities for Girls with Disabilities
Disability EmpowHer Network supports girls with disabilities through mentorship, career coaching and camping programs.
Parents On Wheels: 3 Stories Of Strength, Perseverance & Unconditional Love
Our virtual support group, Rolling into Parenthood, meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm ET on Zoom.
SMART Goals May Help Make Your Resolutions Stick
SMART goals help people identify what they want to accomplish and create an action plan to succeed.
6 New Years Resolutions from Our Team
To get 2023 started right, we asked members of our program staff to share their resolutions or focus words.
United Spinal Member Flies to the Moon as a Virtual Artemis I Crew Member
Rhonel Cinous will be part of a virtual crew for NASA’s upcoming Artemis I mission.
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…
7 Suggestions from Families of Newly Spinal Cord Injured People
If your family member has experienced a spinal cord injury, you may be confused and a little scared. In a blink, life has changed. There are many emotions — concern for your loved one, decision stress, grief, and feeling overwhelmed.…