Breaking Down the Myths of Disability Employment
Q&A with United Spinal’s Program Director Michele Lee.
United Spinal Awarded Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Grant to Support Disaster Relief for People With Disabilities
With the support provided by Neilsen Foundation, United Spinal is offering disaster relief grants to its members impacted by disasters, such as the loss or damage of mobility equipment and lack of access to medical supplies.
United Spinal Participates in White House Roundtable on Funding for Home and Community-Based Services
United Spinal was excited to recently partner with the White House focusing on President Biden’s proposed historic investment into home and community-based services
United Spinal Advocates for Successful Passage of Resolution Designating September as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
The resolution recognizes the 296,000 individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) in the U.S., including more than 42,000 military veterans.
In Memory of My Friend Marilyn Golden
Marilyn Golden, my friend of well over thirty years, died the other day, and I realize now that she’s gone, how much I loved and respected her.
Perspectives on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
In honor of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month we are sharing messages from members and staff who are making a profound impact on our community.
Join the Movement to Raise Spinal Cord Injury Awareness
Join us in supporting the designation of September 2021 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Jose Hernandez Recognized as Top Community Leader and Advocate in New York City
United Spinal's Advocacy Coordinator and President of its New York City Chapter was recently honored as one of the top brass from advocacy, social services, community leadership, government and others involved in community engagement across New York.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26th, 1990, approximately 1,000 people with disabilities assembled on the White House lawn to watch President George H. W. Bush sign the Americans with Disabilities Act.
United Spinal Announces Four New Appointments to Its Board of Directors
United Spinal has appointed Javier Robles, Dr. David Mann, Christopher Pangilinan and Keaston White to its board of directors for a 3-year period