Greater Kansas City Spinal Cord Injury Association

Areas served

Kansas City area, Kansas, Missouri

Mission Statement

The mission of the Greater Kansas City Spinal Cord Injury Association is to provide local resources, services and peer support to individuals with spinal cord injury/disease, their families and professionals. The chapter will assist individuals with the unique difficulties encountered when residing in a bi-state city when searching for information, education and assistance. The chapter will offer the same support to individuals residing in the area but outside the city.

Population Served

SCI/D, individuals with mobility disabilities or who use wheeled mobility devices

Programs, Services and Activities Offered

• Peer mentorship program (in-person or virtual)
• Policy and advocacy program
• Health professional or clinician education program
• Regular social events or activities (other than peer support or mentorship)
• Annual or regular fundraising events or galas
• Individual grants to members

Additional Information

The Greater Kansas City Spinal Cord Injury Association (an affiliate chapter of United Spinal) is a united effort of passionate individuals committed to creating services and programs to ensure high quality lives after spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). The organization serves the Greater Kansas City Missouri & Kansas area as well as areas of Kansas & Missouri.

The many faces of our network include individuals living with SCI/D, caregivers, healthcare professionals, DME manufacturers and suppliers, and a multitude of other highly dedicated organizations.

The Greater Kansas City Spinal Cord Injury Association (GKCSCIA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, run entirely by volunteers.