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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Grassroots Advocacy

Advocacy made easy!. Read up on the issues or get an issue of your own off of your chest.
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Maryland to Become Leader in Stem Cell Research

United Spinal Association, a national membership organization for persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders, applauds Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich’s announcement on March 29th, that he will sign the Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006.

Wheelchair Basketball Demo at Final Four’s Hoop City

United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization, is proud to announce that members of the Association are playing for two of the top five wheelchair basketball teams in the country

Review Fire Safety Plans as Clocks Spring Forward

As daylight saving time approaches this Sunday, April 2nd, United Spinal Association reminds people with disabilities that this time of year also presents a good opportunity to review fire safety procedures in the home and in the office.

HUD Grant Funds Free ICC/USA Fair Housing Workshops

United Spinal Association and the International Code Council offer free Fair Housing requirements workshops.

Special Nutritional Needs for People with SCI/D

Obesity health issues for individuals with spinal cord injury or disorders.

United Spinal Jr Nets Win Championship

For the second consecutive year the United Spinal Junior Nets wheelchair basketball team is National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Prep League National Champions and 13-year-old Dylan Levine from Paramus, NJ won the Most Valuable Player Award.

Statement on the Death of Dana Reeve

Dana Reeve’s untimely death has saddened all of us here at United Spinal Association.