“The only way to be close in a relationship is through vulnerability.” According to the dictionary, being vulnerable means being susceptible to being wounded or hurt either physically or emotionally. And when we enter into relationships with other people, our…
In December 2016, outdoor adventurer Joe Stone achieved a dream he thought he’d never be able to accomplish: base jumping. Throughout the years, Joe has been equipping himself with the skills needed for base jumping. He has ventured into various…
During one of his regular visits to the National Spinal Injury Hospital, Harum Hassan met a newfound friend who was curious about how he lives with a disability. Harum recalls the man asking: “So you drive? And you cannot walk?…
Mothers often receive questions about how they cope with raising a family. Being a mother of multiple young children and having a disability is no exception. Liz Venedaal, who has cerebral palsy, is a mother of 3 children – all…
Chris is a C5/C6 quadriplegic. And while he can’t move his fingers, he’s still mastered a way to clip his fingernails independently. Chris has mounted a finger nail clipper to the edge of a table. When it’s time for the…
When it comes to vehicle modifications, did you know there’s a lot of different options for wheelchair users to choose from? While the minivan with its roomy interior has become a popular vehicle to modify, that style doesn’t always appeal…
Twenty-four-year-old Tito, a native of La Paz, Mexico, has always loved the ocean. Swimming, fishing, kayaking, and surfing were all a part of Tito’s life before his injury. In 2011, Tito was involved in a vehicle collision while asleep in…
Nina had a stroke at the age of 26. At the time, she lost the use of her limbs and her ability to think and speak clearly. It took brain surgery to help her regain her thought process and normal…
Nurses always had United Spinal member Andrea Dalzell’s back since she started dealing with transverse myelitis at age 5. Now 29, the former Ms. Wheelchair New York is eager to repay the favor when she graduates from nursing school this year.
Over 100 United Spinal members will be advocating for the SCI/D community at our Annual Roll on Capitol Hill. Here’s a look back at the event’s origins.