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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A Joyful Day for Children with Disabilities and Their Families

Many parents shed tears of joy at the sight of their children interacting and playing alongside other kids. As they watched from the sidelines, some parents had smiles as big as the kids participating.

On Saturday, August 7th, United Spinal Association’s 2010 Kids Sports Spectacular at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was a place where kids with disabilities had the chance to experience the excitement and camaraderie of adaptive sports, gain greater self-confidence, and realize their future potential.

Get A Glimpse Of Our Recent 2010 NY Independence Expo

Wow! What a great day at our 2010 New York Independence Expo. You can get a look at the Expo fun and excitement by viewing this short slideshow. Enjoy!

Discovering New Paths Toward Independence

An amazing time at the 2010 NY Independence Expo. The Expo’s exhibit floor was buzzing with interaction between attendees and representatives and the workshops were humming with the sound of attendees interacting with each other and the presenters. Read about it and check out the pictures.

United Spinal’s Disability Summit Rallies Self-Advocates to Discuss the Promise of the ADA

United Spinal Association’s 2010 Disability Leadership and Policy Summit returned to Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York for its third year. This time around, the discussion focused on The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

What’s On Your Mind?

Things change but not always for the better or not how you thought they should. This is your chance. Get what’s on your mind out in the open. It might make all of the difference.

United Spinal To Host Disability Summit In New York

United Spinal’s acclaimed Disability Summit is coming to New York on June 2! This free event will give New Yorkers an opportunity to discuss the past and future of the ADA with disability advocates and leaders. Come join us at Hoftstra University on Long Island.

United Spinal Schools Temple University Occupational Therapy Students on Accessibility

Our Accessibility Services program recently held a real world accessibility training program for occupational therapy students at Pennsylvania’s Temple University.

An Empowering Experience For Women With Disabilities

On May 22, 2010- “From Within––A Discussion About Self-Esteem, Self-Awareness, & Self-Empowerment for Women with Disabilities”, will include a variety of workshops to enable women with disabilities to overcome many common obstacles toward a better quality of life.

United Spinal Disability Summit Promotes The Future Of ADA

The recent United Spinal Disability Leadership and Policy Summit in Philadelphia promotes the ADA vision into the future for persons with disabilities.

Our Upcoming One Of A Kind Free Events

Be sure to make time for our one-of-a-kind events. There is something for everyone from exploring your independence to vital issues important to women with disabilities. And they’re all free!