http://www.unitedspinal.org Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:10:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en United Spinal Association has created a “Disability Etiquette” webinar to assist United Way of America with its initiative to improve outreach and service to people with disabilities at community-based free tax preparation sites. The webinar will be shared with the entire United Way network to ensure staffs working at these ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/03/11/united-spinal-association-%e2%80%9cdisability-etiquette%e2%80%9d-webinar-to-assist-united-way-of-america-tax-preparation-sites/ United Spinal Association and 12 other national organizations are taking up the fight to ensure that the promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becomes a reality to all it protects. In the spirit of the ADA, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, United Spinal and the Justice For ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/03/03/the-true-spirit-of-the-ada-at-work/ The US housing market crisis and rampant foreclosures of residential properties is not only affecting typical homeowners. United Spinal Association is supporting people with disabilities that are also being stung by our nation's recent economic woes, as more and more rental properties, which many rely on, are boarded-up or deteriorate ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/02/10/living-homeless-with-a-disability/ New York City's federally-mandated Access-A-Ride program that costs the public an estimated $451 million per year is confronting some critical issues in scheduling the transportation of 20,000 people with disabilities who use the system per week (40,000 round trips per week). But United Spinal Association believes that the City can ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/01/29/united-spinal-proposes-nyc-access-a-ride-solutions/ United Spinal Association has produced a new 30-second public service announcement (PSA) reminding unauthorized drivers who park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities that they are breaking the law. A crucial necessity, parking reserved for people ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/01/19/united-spinal-gets-tough-on-reserved-parking/ Located in Queens, New York, United Spinal Association (United Spinal) is a national 501 (c)(3) dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with spinal cord injuries and disorders. Founded in 1947 as Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, United Spinal operates a wide variety of programs focused upon disability rights, veterans advocacy ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/01/18/united-spinal-seeking-cfo/ United Spinal reserved parking PSA starring quad rugby Paralympian Mark Zupan––star of the Academy Award nominated documentary Murderball. United Spinal Association produces flyers that provide information on parking laws ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2010/01/14/blocked/ A sloppy, wildly inaccurate story about power wheelchairs by Jim Toedtman that appeared in the November 2009 issue of AARP Bulletin was rebutted in the December issue of the Bulletin by Paul Tobin of United Spinal Association. Tobin writes in a letter to the editor, "'The Case of the Expensive Wheelchair' ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2009/12/15/united-spinal-president-rebuts-aarp-take-on-power-wheelchairs/ As the Holiday Season grows near, it's a time for many of us to reflect on the blessings we have received in our lives. United Spinal Association hopes you also take a moment to welcome into your heart some of your fellow Americans who are struggling each day to cope ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2009/12/09/give-the-gift-of-empowerment/ Don’t be a Scrooge! Help us raise $3,000.00 for United Spinal Association programs. This holiday season, Altimate Medical is making a donation to the United Spinal Association in lieu of a Christmas Card, but we need your help. With each unique click, Altimate Medical will donate $1.00, until we reach our goal ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2009/12/07/one-click-earns-one-dollar-for-united-spinal/