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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6th Annual Jana Hunsaker Tennis Tourney

The 6th Annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament to take place at United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Tennis Center from Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11, 2006.

Celebration of 60 Years of Service to Individuals with SCI/D

United Spinal Association, a national veteran’s service and disability rights organization, celebrated its 60th Anniversary on Monday, May 22, 2006 and the City of New York designated the occasion United Spinal Association Day.

60 Years of Service to Individuals with SCI/D

United Spinal Association is proud to announce that May 22, 2006 is the 60th Anniversary of the national veteran’s service and disability rights organization. To celebrate the anniversary, the Association has designated the day as United Spinal Association Awareness Day.

Free Workshop to Educate Builders about Fair Housing Act

Program educates homebuilders, contractors, realtors, design professionals and code enforcement officials, disability and fair housing advocates, and state and local governments of the regulations and requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines, and the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard on Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities. Continuing education credits are available for [...]

Special Considerations for Women with SCI/D

Mother’s Day is almost here and while most people are scrambling to buy a gift, United Spinal Association reminds mothers and women everywhere that the most important gift is regular health care.

Travel Issues for Wheelchair Users

As the summer season approaches, Action––the monthly membership magazine of United Spinal Association––is spotlighting travel for wheelchair users in its May issue. With leisure trips and hotel stays by travelers with disabilities up 50% from 2002, Action provides valuable information for this growing population and the travel service industry.

How to Display our Flag – Pamphlet Available

May is National Military Appreciation Month and United Spinal Association, a national veteran’s service organization, reminds Americans that they can honor the members of our armed forces this month and always by flying the American flag.