The Future of Air Travel for People with Disabilities
Whenever people with disabilities take to the skies, we not only worry about broken wheelchairs, but also, tragically, broken skin and bones and other life threatening risks.
News and Stories
United Spinal’s Tech Access Expands its Role as Leading Voice for Accessible Technology and Inclusive Design
Two years after its formation, the Tech Access Group is proud to welcome a cohort of nine new members, announce the formation of a Tech Access Testers Group, and launch a new monthly series, TechTalks.
Remembering Franklin Elieh: Farewell to an Exemplary Local Leader
United Spinal remembers Franklin Elieh who sadly left us in the prime of what was a truly accomplished life.
United on Wheels Podcast: Mental Health & Disability with Michaela Devins
Michaela Devins talks about the personal struggles she encountered in effectively addressing her mental health after her spinal cord injury.
Start Planning Your Summer Outdoor Adventures Now and Improve Your Lifestyle with Wheeleez Mobility!
For wheelchair users, going to the beach is complicated. There is a solution.
Adaptive Recreation Coordinator Sabrina Cohen
Getting stuck in the sand at Miami Beach motivated Sabrina Cohen to shift her focus from SCI cure research to quality of life.
Fair Housing Month and People with Disabilities: Know Your Rights
United Spinal Association would like to provide our community an overview of their basic rights to housing that meets their needs
It’s Time to Destigmatize Mental Health Issues in the Disability Community
According to the CDC, 32.9% of people with disabilities living in the United States experience frequent mental distress, nearly five times more often than people without disabilities.
Roll on Capitol Hill 2022
After the great success of the 2021 Roll on Capitol Hill, United Spinal wants to ensure that we continue to include the ability for advocates from every state to participate, including virtual visits with Congressional offices.
Lessons Learned From a Parent and Caregiver of an Individual Living with Spinal Cord Injury
Ivette Folgueiras was put into the driver’s seat of dogged advocate and support system after her son David's nearly-fatal accident at age 10 – causing both C-3 spinal cord and brain stem injury.