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…
Hope for active duty service members and veterans who have returned home with physical and/or psychological health challenges that are creating difficulties in their intimate lives.
In 1946 Robert Moss rolled his wheelchair down to Grand Central Terminal and led his fellow veterans in protest. They had one goal in mind: to reintegrate back into society and be afforded the rights and benefits they deserved.
As we roll into the Memorial Day holiday, I’ve been reflecting on the differences between last Memorial Day and this one, during the time of a global pandemic.
Memorial Day is a day for remembering the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have given their lives to protect our freedom.
The statistics are still startling: 20 veterans a day die by suicide. And that number, while slightly lower this year, is still 20 too many. But, the more important shift is that the conversation is changing.
In keeping with our commitment to veterans with disabilities, and their families and caregivers, the leadership from United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program participated in a meet-n-greet tour at the James J. Peters VAMC.
United Spinal Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Corazza, an experienced military and veteran advocate, as the new vice president of its VetsFirst program.
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program recently hosted a lunch and learn session on disability benefits and self-advocacy at the James J. Peters Bronx VAMC.
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program members are concerned about the potential privatization of veterans health care.