United Spinal Association


Image of three young children in wheelchairs seated in front of a dreamscape image. Link to Kids Sports Spectacular returns this summer article. Beyond Their Dreams
Kids Sports Spectacular Returns This Summer
to the Comcast Spectacor/Wachovia Complex in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an action packed day of recreational events, activities, and dreams that come true for kids who are wheelchair users.
You made it happen!
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Our Upcoming Free Events

June 27 & 28
2009 Independence Expo New York
Exhibits and Consumer Workshops that focus on "Active living for all", and it’s all free with pre-registration.
Click here for Expo information

August 22
2009 Kids Sports Spectacular
Kids Sports Spectacular gives kids an opportunity to live their dreams. Kids ages 3 to 21 who are wheelchair users and their family members can join in a fun filled day of sports and events.
Click here for KSS information and the KSS Kids Slideshow.

August 7 & 8
2009 Independence Expo Florida
The Expo returns to Florida with vendor exhibits, consumer workshops and a focus on "Active living for all", and it’s all free with pre-registration.
Click here for Expo information

 

Online At United Spinal

June 25th, 2009

United Spinal Association presents $153,000 to Yale Research Center for the development of effective treatments for spinal cord injuries and disorders
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June 23rd, 2009

Call your senators to support health care reform. People with all types of disabilities need to be heard now to make sure that comprehensive health reform legislation is enacted this year.
Full Story

June 16th, 2009

The New York Independence Expo is drawing near! There is still time to get in on the excitement and fun of the area’s premier expo for people with disabilities and aging Americans. It’s free with pre-registration and includes parking, exhibits, raffles, and consumer workshops.
Full Story

Some of Our Free Publications  
  • Disability Etiquette
  • How To Display Our Flag
  • Mobility Alternatives: Canes to   Wheelchairs
  • Fire Safety For Wheelchair Users
  • Understanding The ADA
  • Accessible Air Travel
  • Taking Action (self advocacy)

Click here for complete list and download.

  • Reglas de Etiqueta frente a una Persona con Discapacidad
  • Seguridad contra Incendios para Usuarios de Sillas de Ruedas en el Trabajo y en el Hogar
  • Explicación de la Ley que Protégé a los Impedidos (la Ley ADA)


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Action Online Magazine

Timely, lively, and informative articles and editorials on life with a disability.. Action Online offers articles ranging from lifestyles to research. Get in on the Action!
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Spinal Cord Central

Submit questions on any aspect of Spinal Cord Injury/Disease and get information and resources.
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Living Life In Motion

The Living Life In Motion Video is about United Spinal and its free programs. Hosted by Michael York with personal insights from adults and children who have a spinal cord injury or disease.
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Multiple Sclerosis Quarterly Report Online

Information and key issues in multiple sclerosis (MS) from United Spinal and the CMSC/North American Research Committee on MS.
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