Finding the right job is a challenge for most people. When you’re living with a spinal cord injury it can be ten times more difficult. We put together a list of some of the common barriers to employment for people with disabilities, along with solutions that can help remove them.
As we start the fall season, it's a good time to follow up with your legislators about the issues that mean the most to you
A C5-6 SCI at 14 only increased his desire to build an exoskeleton, and today Stefan Henry lives a dual life that Stark would envy: CEO of an assistive device company by day, designer/inventor by night.
I’ve had my baclofen pump for over 10 years now. I can honestly say getting it implanted was a game changer.
Amy Burnett will try anything at least once. Because of this openminded attitude, she is now a member of the U.S.Para-Badminton team, spokesmodel for Permobil and a runway model.
In celebration of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we’re showcasing individuals who exemplify the strength of our community. They advocate for greater independence for wheelchair users and prove life with SCI only slows you down if you allow it. Kenny…
Many of us can’t help but think of wheelchairs when spinal cord injury is mentioned. The two are so closely tied that they almost seem like one.
The last thing we want is to relive the rise of ridesharing companies, when people with disabilities were left sitting on the curb. This time around, as autonomous vehicles emerge, we’re at the table.
In recognition of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, we’re taking a moment to honor some of the game changers and innovators who make United Spinal’s diverse community truly amazing.
Disability Employment Incentive Act was passed last month to encourage businesses to hire and retain more workers with disabilities.