United Spinal Association of Georgia
Areas served
Georgia
Mission Statement
United Spinal Association is dedicated to empowering and advocating for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) and all wheelchair users to achieve their highest quality of life.
United Spinal Association of Georgia’s focus is bridging the gap between rehabilitation and the home setting so that a person with a new spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D) has the resources they need to get back to a meaningful life. We provide peer mentoring in and out of rehab, tailored support for victims of gun violence, regular meet-ups, a monthly support group meeting, a weekly online game night, an adaptive video gaming and esports program, and we advocate for the needs of all wheelchair users.
Population Served
SCI/D and other wheelers
Programs, Services and Activities Offered
- Peer support groups (in-person or virtual)
- Peer mentorship program (in-person or virtual)
- Policy and advocacy program
- Adaptive sports or recreation programs
- Regular social events or activities (other than peer support or mentorship)
Additional Chapter Information
We are the home of Nerve Gaming, United Spinal Association of Georgia’s Adaptive Video Gaming and Esports Program supported by a generous grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation. We feature gamers with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities who participate in community game nights, streaming, clip-of-the-week competitions, sharing equipment set-ups, individual and team coaching, and competitive tournaments. The games we currently compete in are: Apex Legends, Rocket League, and Call of Duty : Warzone.
