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Fire Safety For Wheelchair Users
United Spinal Association, has developed a free online training program designed to save the lives of individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments during fire emergencies.
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Mobility Allternatives: From Canes To Wheelchairs
This free publication, written by master clinician and educator Jean Minkel, MA, PT, is a guide that assists people in making the right choice in their selection of a mobility device.
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Accessible Air Travel
Knowing what to expect from the time an airline reservation is booked to the moment the flight touches down takes the surprises out of traveling.
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Oscar Nominated Documentary Stars Members of United Spinal Association

Murderball, a film about wheelchair athletes that has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including Audience and Special Jury awards for best documentary at Sundance last year, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature this morning in Los Angeles.

January 31st, 2006 | Comments are closed

United Spinal’s First Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team

In recognition of Girls and Women in Sports Day, United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization, in partnership with the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), announces the formation of the United Spinal Liberty women’s wheelchair basketball team.

January 30th, 2006 | Comments are closed

United Spinal Applauds The Passage of NYS Stem Cell Funding Initiative

United Spinal Association, a national membership organization for persons with spinal cord disabilities, is encouraged by stem cell research legislation passed yesterday by the New York State Assembly.

January 11th, 2006 | Comments are closed

United Spinal Association Awarded $99,643 Accessibility Education Grant from HUD

United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization, has been awarded a $99,643 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for accessibility education programs targeting residential building developers, architects, city planners, and other designers specializing in residential structures.

January 5th, 2006 | Comments are closed

Carvel Foundation Awards United Spinal Association $10,000 Grant for Kids Adaptive Sports Clinics

United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization headquartered in New York City, has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support adaptive sports clinics for children with disabilities.

January 5th, 2006 | Comments are closed