| The staff at United Spinal Association has been hard at work the past few months planning exciting one-of-a-kind events geared toward people living with disabilities and aging Americans that are sure to be of interest to you, your family members, and your friends. Please join us for an opportunity to discover a healthier lifestyle, make new friends, and learn more about the issues that matter most to you from the best minds in the disability community. |
| Americans With Disabilities Act The First 20 Years, The Next Generation and Beyond On Thursday, April 15th, from 4pm to 6:30pm, United Spinal will be hosting our Disability Leadership and Policy Summit at the National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just a few blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. This momentous gathering will bring together disability advocates, community leaders, health care professionals, concerned citizens, United Spinal members, friends, and partners to discuss the progress made in the first 20 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as ways to ensure that future generations of people with disabilities have access to improved rights and independence. |
| From Within Conference
On Saturday, May 22nd, from 10 am to 4:30 pm, United Spinal’s Women Without Limits program teams up with Independence Care System to present a conference program on self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-empowerment for women living with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. You won’t find another event that provides this much useful information on issues facing women with disabilities. |
| 2010 NY Independence Expo
United Spinal’s Independence Expo returns this year to Long Island, New York and Orlando, Florida. United Spinal’s Expos have continued to grow in size and scope, bringing together a diverse group of consumers, family members, and social service and healthcare professionals under one roof. This year, attendees will be offered more than ever before, including information on the latest treatment strategies, adaptive equipment, lifestyle-enhancing information, therapeutic breakthroughs, as well as a full line-up of workshops. The Expos will take place on Friday, June 25th, from 10am to 4pm and Saturday June 26th, from 11am to 5pm at Suffolk County Community College’s Sports & Exhibition Complex in Long Island, NY and Friday, October 1st, from 10am to 4pm, and Saturday, October 2nd, from 11am to 5pm at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. |
| Kids Sports Spectacular
On Saturday, August 21st, from 10am to 3pm, United Spinal’s 6th Annual Kids Sports Spectacular (KSS) will take place at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Continuing its tradition of offering educational sports and recreation opportunities that leave lasting, positive effects on participants and their families, United Spinal created the first KSS event in August 2004. Ever since, the program has been bringing smiles to thousands of children’s faces offering them an opportunity to interact with their peers while participating in fun and games. |
| Ziggi Landsman VP of Online Relations United Spinal Association zlandsman@unitedspinal.org |
