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 Sues For Access To New York City Polling Places

United Spinal filed a lawsuit last week in Federal District court in the Southern District of New York alleging that the Board of Elections in the City of New York discriminates against registered voters with mobility and vision disabilities, because it fails to ensure that polling places are accessible on Election Day.

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.

How to Display Our Flag

Most Americans view the flag in all its majesty flying in the wind from a flagpole. However, there is a proper time and way to raise and lower the flag on a daily basis as well as on special occasions. Our free brochure explains how to display the flag…

Getting Into It

Get into it! 2010 NY Independence Expo offers a large number of Free Interactive Consumer Workshops on contemporary topics that are designed to inspire, inform, motivate, and help get you into it.

More Than Ever Before At The NY Independence Expo

It’s getting close to the New York 2010 Independence Expo, and we intend to show you more than ever before this year. Check out a few of the exciting new exhibits that have been added to the show list.

United Spinal Urges MTA to Consider Alternatives to Able-Ride Cuts

United Spinal Association opposes last week’s federal court ruling that permits the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to cut its Able-Ride bus service in Nassau County.

United Spinal Association Teams Up with BOTOX® Maker Allergan and Actor Henry Winkler to Launch “Open Arms: Raising Awareness of Upper Limb Spasticity” Educational Campaign

United Spinal Association teams up with BOTOX maker Allergan and actor Henry Winkler to launch “Open Arms: Raising awareness of upper limb spasticity” educational campaign.

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 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.

Free Online Training In 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.