United Spinal's '#StrongWheeled Together' Campaign to Showcase the Impact of People with Disabilities on Advancing Diversity and Inclusion
United Spinal Association launched its #StrongWheeled Together campaign, which will run throughout 2022.
Uber Wait Time Fee Refunds and Waivers for Riders with Disabilities
Some individuals living with disabilities that utilize the transportation service provider Uber, may be hit with additional wait time fee charges for not boarding the vehicle within 5 minutes of their driver's arrival at their designated pick-up location. This is…
Bob Dole Gave Us a Voice and Seat at the Table to Advance Disability Rights
The United Spinal family mourns the loss of Senator Bob Dole, a great champion for disability rights and a dedicated public servant who played an instrumental role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Bob Dole’s legacy…
Free Screening of 'Love After War' Documentary
United Spinal and its VetsFirst program are pleased to offer our community the opportunity to view a free screening of the documentary 'Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives'.
Donor Spotlight: Honey's Story
Growing up in Massachusetts in the early 1950s, Claire Shea was 6 years-old when she met Honey Decenza, a wheelchair user who would leave a lasting impression and ignite a life-long passion to help others.
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.