United Spinal News

Mets to host 34th Annual National Wheelchair Softball Tournament

August 18, 2010
Mets.com
“We’re proud to be a part of this inspiring and historic competition, the first time the best wheelchair softball athletes in the country are competing at a Major League Baseball venue,” said Jeff Wilpon, Mets COO. “The Mets throughout the year support wheelchair softball in New York as part of our ongoing community outreach efforts, and we salute the Wheelchair Sports Federation and United Spinal Association for their efforts in our hometown and nationally.”

Disabled suing left and right over MTA cuts

August 17, 2010
Crain’s New York Business
“If the TLC wants to go ahead with inaccessible vans, we will sue them,” said Jim Weisman, an attorney with the United Spinal Association.

Comedian Damon Rozier Shares His Unique Perspective on Life with a Disability

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.

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.

United Spinal’s 2010 Kids Sports Spectacular

August 7, 2010
6 ABC Philadelphia Action News
A bunch of very special youngsters had a very special time at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

VA rule on Agent Orange, heart disease due soon

August 3, 2010
Airforce Times
A new compensation rule for Vietnam veterans with ischemic heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and B-cell leukemias should be out within 30 days, based on a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals.

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.

NY Polling Places Inadequately Handle the Disabled

July 27, 2010
NY Daily News
Filed by Disabled in Action and United Spinal Association against the city’s Board of Elections, it seeks an order forcing the city to change the selection and operation of polling places.

ADA at 20: breakthroughs abound, but some attitudes unchanged

July 26, 2010
Christian Science Monitor
“Twenty years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we can see tangible results,” says James Weisman, senior vice president and general counsel for the United Spinal Association, which advocated for and drafted significant provisions for the legislation.

Good News Soon for Power Wheelchair Sector?

July 26, 2010
Homecare
Johnson also said consumer groups are very concerned about the access issue. The National Council on Independent Living, the United Spinal Association and the National Spinal Cord Injury Association have already weighed in on the issue with letters to key congressional committees.

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