Fire Safety For Wheelchair UsersUnited Spinal Association, has developed a free online training program designed to save the lives of individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments during fire emergencies.
Go there
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. View publications.
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.
View publications.
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Roll on Capitol Hill
United Spinal’s Roll on Capitol Hill
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| Member Legislative Advocacy Seminar & Congressional Visits
June 25 & 26, 2012
Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, Washington DC |
| Roll on Capitol Hill is our annual legislative advocacy event that addresses issues that will directly impact the health, independence and quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injury or disease. |
The Issues
- Medicaid threats to coverage and eligibility
- Medicare wheelchair, rehab and drug coverage
- Employment challenges for people with disabilities
- Community based services and supports
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The Roll
- Panel discussion
- Keynote speakers
- Breakout sessions
- Medicaid issue briefing
- Medicare issue briefing
- Employment issue briefing
- Lobbying 101
- Congressional visits
- Awards Reception on Capitol Hill
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| United Spinal Association is the largest disability-led advocacy organization representing the interests of more than 1 million Americans living with a spinal cord injury or disease.
With 34,000 members nationwide, and a nationally organized grassroots network of 60 chapters and support groups we will make our voices heard on Capitol Hill on the issues of Medicare, Medicaid and employment to better the lives of individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. |
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Donate And Receive The Beautiful 2012 Calendar As Our Gift To You 
Connect NSCIA is now the membership division of United Spinal Association. Join our growing community at SpinalCord.org.
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