For over 60 years Disability Awareness has been part of the United Spinal Association mission and culture.

Millions of people each year are made aware of disability issues through United Spinal Association’s web sites, public service mailings, journals and magazines, conferences and instructional sessions, informative publications, participatory events, email alerts, television and print media, and by our greatest assets, our members and supporters.

Our membership magazine, Action, informs our readers of the latest legislative and technology news, research initiatives, and recreational opportunities. It also provides inspirational human interest stories and self-help columns you won’t find anywhere else. We also publish Multiple Sclerosis Quarterly Report covering timely news and information on multiple sclerosis research and clinical trials taking place across the country.

Action Magazine and Action Online are read not only by people who have lived with disabilities for years, but also by people who are newly injured and diagnosed, by their family members, their friends, their service providers, and by readers generally interested in spinal cord injury and disability.” said Christofer Pierson, managing editor of Action. We plan each issue to educate this diverse audience about the possibilities for living well with a spinal cord-related disability.”

United Spinal has distributed over 250,000 specialized publications, such as our popular Disability Etiquette booklet, providing information on interacting with people with various disabilities including mobility and sensory impairments. Others include fire safety and accessible air travel tips; information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Amendments Act; women’s health; selecting a mobility device and advice on accessing state and local government.

We regularly distribute press releases and newsletters highlighting our most recent activities, advocacy efforts, and events. In addition, United Spinal hosts a variety of web sites offering detailed info on our programs and services.

Accessibility Services
Devoted exclusively to making our built environment accessible to people with disabilities.

USA TechGuide
A portal to wheelchair and assistive technology information, reviews, and advice.

Able to Travel
Assisting the disabilities community with accessible travel and information.

Spinal Cord Advocates
A joint effort in grassroots disability advocacy.

Spinal Cord Central
A joint effort in assisting all Americans with spinal cord injury or disease.

United Spinal is highly active through various social media outlets and online communities, including Twitter and Facebook, allowing us to reach out to more people than ever before and promote disability awareness in new and exciting ways.

Tom Scott
Editor
Marketing & Communications
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Blvd.
Jackson Heights, NY 11370-1177
718-803-3782 ext. 7223