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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United Spinal Appoints NSO to Florida Region

United Spinal Association appoints National Service Officer to Florida region.

Driver Receives Accolades for Efforts with Motorsports Program

Jackson Heights, NY—United Spinal Association Director of Sports and Recreation Bill Hannigan (seated, left) presented Justin Bonsignore of Holtsville, NY, with a handsome plaque for his continued efforts both on and off the track for United Spinal’s Motorsports program.

2007 North American Spinal Cord Injury Conference & Disability Expo

Jackson Heights, NY – The 2007 North American Spinal Cord Injury Conference & Disability Expo invites medical professionals specializing in the field of spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) to meet with colleagues at the luxurious Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida.

United Spinal Association Urges More Lasting Gifts This Holiday Season

United Spinal Association urges more lasting gifts this holiday season.

United Spinal Introduces Wheelchair Football to the Parks

United Spinal Introduces Wheelchair Football to the Parks. Disabled athletes from around the City will showcase the sport of Wheelchair Football in an exhibition game.

United Spinal Action Alert

UPDATE: Victory on medicare wheelchair policies – but more changes needed.

ACTION ALERT: Stop Implementation of Harmful Medicare Wheelchair Policies!

On November 15, 2006, Medicare plans to implement several changes to its mobility device benefit that will severely restrict access to the more technologically-advanced power wheelchairs – the types of power wheelchairs often required by individuals with long-term disabilities and chronic conditions.