http://www.unitedspinal.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:48:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/12/19/webinar-to-address-capitol-hill-attacks-on-medicaid/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/12/19/webinar-to-address-capitol-hill-attacks-on-medicaid/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:44:54 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=3527 Join United Spinal's Public Policy Staff for a free webinar to address attacks on Medicaid services and supports from Capitol Hill.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/12/19/webinar-to-address-capitol-hill-attacks-on-medicaid/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/11/14/from-within-conference-planning-underway/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/11/14/from-within-conference-planning-underway/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:04:33 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=3328 For the past two years, United Spinal has hosted a unique conference in New York to empower women living with disabilities. Planning for 2012 is underway and we are pleased to announce Ginny Thornburgh will be our keynote speaker.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/11/14/from-within-conference-planning-underway/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/09/07/celebrating-active-living/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/09/07/celebrating-active-living/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:00:43 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2859 There will be plenty to explore at this year’s Independence Expo-Orlando, from cutting-edge wheelchair technology to planning the accessible vacation of your dreams.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/09/07/celebrating-active-living/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/08/16/spectacular-kids-spectacular-sports/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/08/16/spectacular-kids-spectacular-sports/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:22:39 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2815 It was a fun-filled day for kids with disabilities and their families at this year’s Kids Sports Spectacular in Philadelphia.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/08/16/spectacular-kids-spectacular-sports/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/07/06/independence-expo-ny/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/07/06/independence-expo-ny/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:27:06 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2758 People of all ages gathered for the 3rd annual Independence Expo sponsored by United Spinal Association, to learn about the newest technologies, services and accessories to benefit wheelchair users and other individuals with disabilities. ]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/07/06/independence-expo-ny/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/05/02/summit-empowers-people-with-disabilities-to-pursue-rewarding-careers/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/05/02/summit-empowers-people-with-disabilities-to-pursue-rewarding-careers/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 21:36:27 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2661 On April 21st, United Spinal hosted its Disability Leadership and Policy Summit at Temple University's Student Center in Philadelphia, PA to address employment issues facing people with disabilities, including students, veterans, and wheelchair users.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2011/05/02/summit-empowers-people-with-disabilities-to-pursue-rewarding-careers/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/12/08/a-child%e2%80%99s-dreams-are-ours-too/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/12/08/a-child%e2%80%99s-dreams-are-ours-too/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:15:45 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2203 Every kid dreams big as they discover the world around them. For kids who use wheelchairs, those big dreams can get lost. United Spinal believes that by helping make a child's dreams a reality, it will lead them down the path to a productive and meaningful adulthood. ]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/12/08/a-child%e2%80%99s-dreams-are-ours-too/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/09/07/young-wheelchair-user-promotes-safe-driving-among-florida-teens/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/09/07/young-wheelchair-user-promotes-safe-driving-among-florida-teens/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:54:23 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2100 Katie Mathews, Jr. Miss Wheelchair Florida 2010, is on a mission to raise awareness among Florida’s teen drivers about the dangers of being distracted by cell phones while driving.

In 2006, at the age of 16, Katie was paralyzed from the chest down when the driver of the vehicle she was riding in was listening to directions on a cell phone and lost control.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/09/07/young-wheelchair-user-promotes-safe-driving-among-florida-teens/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/08/13/comedian-damon-rozier-shares-his-unique-perspective-on-life-with-a-disability/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/08/13/comedian-damon-rozier-shares-his-unique-perspective-on-life-with-a-disability/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:40:44 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2070 Despite growing up around drugs and violence and losing his ability to walk in the prime of his life, comedian, author and United Spinal member, Damon Rozier, who will be participating in our upcoming Independence Expo in Orlando, Florida, refused to give up on his dreams.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/08/13/comedian-damon-rozier-shares-his-unique-perspective-on-life-with-a-disability/feed/ 0 http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/08/10/a-joyful-day-for-children-with-disabilities-and-their-families/ http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/08/10/a-joyful-day-for-children-with-disabilities-and-their-families/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:59:52 +0000 Administrator http://www.unitedspinal.org/?p=2061 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.]]> http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/08/10/a-joyful-day-for-children-with-disabilities-and-their-families/feed/ 0