Let's Pass the REAADI for Disasters Act
The REAADI for Disasters Act will establish a National Commission on Disability Rights and Disasters to study the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Keeping The Americans with Disabilities Act Spirit Throughout The Year
It is our obligation to the disability community and to our society to remember and strive to fulfill the intent of the ADA throughout the entire year.
Support The ABLE Age Adjustment Act
We support an increase in the age of eligibility for ABLE account holders from the age of 26 to 46 and hope to have a legislative bill to fix this issue in the 116th Congress.
2018 Roll On Capitol Hill - Accomplishing More Than Ever Before
The 2018 Roll on Capitol Hill was attended by more wheelchair using advocates and more disability advocates than ever before.
We're Ready To Roll on Capitol Hill!
United spinal’s seventh annual Roll On Capitol Hill to raise awareness of critical issues impacting the spinal cord injury/disease and veteran communities is set to roll on June 24 with over 100 wheelchair users and member advocates.
Flying With A Wheelchair: Know Your Rights
“Flying has become one of the greatest dangers to wheelchairs for spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors,” says Tiffiny Carlson, who is a quadriplegic and blogger for Spinalcord.com. The mistreatment of passengers with disabilities and their medical equipment has become a…
Grassroots Advocates: Rolling Together as a Powerful Voice for Change
United Spinal’s Advocacy program empowers individuals to engage their local and state policymakers by creating a coast-to-coast network of seasoned grassroots advocates to fight for disability rights.
Washington State Disability Advocate Ian Mackay Will Be Rolling With Us!
Ian Mackay, Washington State advocate, activist, avid outdoor enthusiast and peer group leader, will be attending United Spinal's Roll on Capitol Hill to speak with legislators on issues that affect the independence and quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
Protect Veterans Healthcare
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program members are concerned about the potential privatization of veterans health care.
Quadriplegic Must Choose Job or Nursing Care Under Current Law
No person with a significant disability should ever have to choose between working and nursing care.