United Spinal Association is thrilled to announce that its very own Accessibility Services, led by Vice President Dominic Marinelli, has been recognized in Forbes‘ inaugural Accessibility 100 list. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the profound impact of their work in transforming spaces to be truly inclusive for all people with disabilities.
What Does Accessibility Services Do?
United Spinal Association’s Accessibility Services is exclusively dedicated to making our built environment accessible to people with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users. They are a team of highly skilled professionals, including certified accessibility specialists, plan examiners, attorneys, architects and code enforcement officials. Their comprehensive expertise allows them to navigate the complex landscape of federal and state accessibility requirements, ensuring that facilities across the nation meet and exceed standards for inclusivity.
Dominic Marinelli, Vice President of Accessibility Services, was specifically recognized in the “Modeling, Music and Movies: Accessibility in the Arts” category for his team’s significant role in ensuring large venues like stadiums and arenas are inclusive. This means that when you attend a concert, a sporting event, or a movie, the accessible seating, restrooms, and pathways you utilize are often a direct result of the meticulous work of Dominic and his team. They have consulted on major projects including iconic venues like Citi Field, Madison Square Garden, and Yankee Stadium, making leisure and entertainment accessible to everyone.
Joshua Basile, Board Secretary, United Spinal Association, was named in the Polices And Protections: Accessibility’s Legal Frontier section for his advocacy to remove income, asset, and age limits for state-run Medicaid buy-in programs impacting workers with spinal cord injuries.Basile’s Spinalpedia.com is a curated collection of over 40,000 video resources for the SCI community.
Vincenzo Piscopo, CEO & President of United Spinal Association, expressed immense pride, stating, “We could not be prouder of Dom, Josh, and all our United Spinal Association leaders who improve the quality of life for wheelchair users every day. Dom’s Accessibility Services team consults with businesses across the United States to help them become accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities, from stadiums to housing developments.”
The dedication of Josh, Dominic, and the entire Accessibility Services team truly embodies United Spinal Association’s mission of improving the quality of life for wheelchair users every single day through a more accessible and inclusive world.