Senator Harkin Joins United Spinal to Reflect on 30 Years of the ADA
Senator Tom Harkin sat down with United Spinal to discuss the ADA and the Senator’s indispensable role in making it a reality.
United Spinal Files Complaint Against Social Security Administration For Alleged 'Wet Ink' Signature Requirements
Complaint Claims Noncompliance With Laws Protecting Rights To Representation In Securing Disability Benefits United Spinal Association recently filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for the alleged unlawful "wet ink" signature requirements imposed on…
There Must Be Equal Wheelchair Access For People With Disabilities
Urge your Representative to sign on the Congressional Letter to Protect Access for People with Disabilities, a bipartisan letter to CMS to ensure people with disabilities who use complex manual wheelchairs are treated the same as those using complex power wheelchairs,
Capstone Cooperation
United Spinal Association is hosting two graduate students from Mary Baldwin University as they complete their capstone projects for the university’s doctoral program in occupational therapy.
Reflecting on the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
It comes as no surprise that 2020 is a year like none other. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on the health and safety of injured veterans, wheelchair users, and all people living with spinal cord injury and…
Quadriplegic Dies of COVID-19 After Hospital Denies Treatment
United Spinal Association is saddened and outraged by the events surrounding the death of Michael Hickson, age 46, in Austin, Texas on June 11, 2020.
United Spinal Showcases New History Video
Next year United Spinal Association will celebrate 75 years of service to the disability community. We’re excited to share a new video that highlights the rich history of the organization--our roots, leadership and accomplishments. We hope you enjoy it.
United Spinal Launches ‘ADA Corporate Challenge’ Campaign
In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA, United Spinal launched the ADA Corporate Challenge to raise awareness of the importance of making workplaces, products and services accessible and welcoming to people with disabilities.
Helping People Survive the Nightmare
Gabrielle Broder is one of roughly 300 people across the United States who received $500 COVID-19 relief grants from United Spinal this spring. The grants were made possible by a grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.
Discrimination Endures
When George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, he said, “Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.” Thirty years later, we know that large portions of the “wall” have…