Archive for March, 2006

Maryland to Become Leader in Stem Cell Research

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

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

Monday, March 27th, 2006

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

Monday, March 27th, 2006

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

Thursday, March 16th, 2006

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

Special Nutritional Needs for People with SCI/D

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

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

United Spinal Jr Nets Win Championship

Monday, March 13th, 2006

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

Tuesday, March 7th, 2006

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