Accessing Quality Wheelchairs, DME and Other Technology
United Spinal Association provides information on finding and obtaining quality wheelchairs, DME and other tech.
News and Stories
Fulfilling the Promise of the ADA: Making Our Railways More Accessible
July 26, 2022, Gaithersburg, Maryland… It was 90 degrees and sunny as over 3,000 people crowded the south lawn of the White House. People watched as President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. He was…
Recreational Therapy: The Unsung Hero of Recovery
Talk therapy and counseling were critical for me advancing on my disability journey—but recreational therapy really helped me reach my destination.
United Spinal Association Offers a Robust Peer Support Program
United Spinal Association understands how vital peer support is for many wheelchair users living successfully in their communities. “There is no greater support than that of your peers, which is why we’ve built out a robust peer support program here…
Amplify Disabled Voices This July – Disability Pride Month
Learn more about Disability Pride Month and the impact it has on our community.
United Spinal and the Americans with Disabilities Act
On the front lines from passage to enforcement and beyond.
Funding Support to Live at Home
Finding and funding the supports you need to live at home after a new disability can be daunting.
Finding an Acute Rehab Program is Vital
Once your spinal cord injury is medically stabilized, participating in an SCI acute rehab program will lead to an improved quality of life.
New Spinal Cord Injury? Start Here.
Acquiring a spinal cord injury is challenging. But you don't have to go through it alone. United Spinal Association is here to provide information and support for you and your family. "The recovery journey can be challenging, full of ups…
Master Carpenter Joseph Ouellette
Joseph Ouellette became an apprentice carpenter at 12 and continued on that career path after a spinal cord injury at 15.