United Spinal’s VetsFirst program assists veterans and their family members in obtaining the Veterans Benefits that they have earned and are entitled to.
United Spinal Chapters are self-dependent organizations that share the goals of United Spinal Association and support them within a specified geographical region. Our chapters connect members to each other and to their local communities.
United Spinal is actively involved in advocating for benefits and regulations that are beneficial to paralyzed Americans and all people with disabilities. Our core beliefs and our longstanding commitment to change speak for themselves. We will carry on the fight!
New Mobility is an award-winning lifestyle magazine that encourages the integration of active wheelchair users into mainstream society with articles on health, advocacy, travel, employment, relationships, recreation, media, products and more.
United Spinal’s Spinal Network Support Groups provide peer to peer support for individuals with a spinal cord injury, their friends and family members.
Accessibility Services is the nation’s leading provider of consulting services devoted exclusively to making our built environment accessible to people with disabilities.
United Spinal Association’s Products and Services Directory provides the full spectrum of clinical care, products and services, with an emphasis on spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D).
Spinal cord injury can result in paralysis of the muscles used for breathing; paralysis and/or loss of feeling in all or some of the trunk, arms, and legs; weakness; numbness; loss of bowel and bladder control; and numerous secondary conditions including respiratory problems, pressure sores, and sometimes fatal spikes in blood pressure.
Approximately 12,000 new spinal cord injuries occur in the U.S. each year. A majority of injuries occur from motor vehicle accidents, falls, work-related accidents, sports injuries, and penetrations such as stab or gunshot wounds.
Our Membership Community
Our membership community provides a lifeline for many individuals that are focused on regaining their independence and improving their quality of life––whether they are leaving rehab after sustaining a spinal cord injury, learning to live with symptoms of a spinal cord disorder, or have spent years of frustration coping with disability. We provide members guidance and resources on a variety of topics they are passionate about, such as employment, affordable housing, transportation, health care, home- and community-based independent living, education, peer support, and leisure and recreation.
Ask Us
United Spinal’s Ask Us program connects you with information, resources, and access to our “Ask Us Spinal Cord Central” help center. Browse the Knowledge Books below for answers to your questions. If you can’t find what you are looking for just Ask Us and one of our knowledgeable staff will provide you with answers.