Cutting edge technologies have the potential to dramatically improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, and United Spinal Association is committed to ensuring that the voices of its members are heard to maximize that benefit.
Kent Keyser, public policy fellow at United Spinal Association joined a panel discussion at the Washington Auto Show to offer insight on how autonomous vehicles could be a game changer for millions of people living with disabilities.
Thanks to a generous grant support from Hollister, Inc., this past year United Spinal and its national chapter and peer support network were able to empower thousands of people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders to regain their quality of life and independence.
On July 26th, 2020, the Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates its 30th Anniversary. On this date 30 years ago there were over 1,000 wheelchair users and other people with disabilities on the White House lawn as President George H. W. Bush signed the milestone legislation into law.
After three administrations and 25 years of litigation, New York City’s sidewalks are finally on the path to complying with the ADA.
United Spinal hosted a peer mentor training session at Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital. Attendees included those who have overcome the challenges of living spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury, and other disabilities.
Finding the right job is a challenge for most people. When you’re living with a spinal cord injury it can be ten times more difficult. We put together a list of some of the common barriers to employment for people with disabilities, along with solutions that can help remove them.
Disability Employment Incentive Act was passed last month to encourage businesses to hire and retain more workers with disabilities.
United Spinal Association president and CEO James Weisman was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities for his dedicated advocacy to expand disability rights
United Spinal and over 100 member advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill to ensure wheelchair users and all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders have a seat at the table in shaping disability policies.