http://www.unitedspinal.org Thu, 08 May 2008 19:02:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jackson Heights, NY-- United Spinal Association is offering a free color brochure entitled How To Display Our Flag. Just go to http://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/displaying_our_flag.pdf for your copy. It is customary to display the flag outside only from sunrise to sunset; however, the flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/05/05/free-%e2%80%9chow-to-display-our-flag%e2%80%9d-brochure/ Jackson Heights, NY--On Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Bulova Park, 25th Avenue at 77th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens, anyone with a mobility disability is invited to learn how to play wheelchair basketball. Wheelchairs specifically designed for basketball will be available for clinic participants. Coaches and players ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/29/free-wheelchair-basketball-clinic-in-jackson-heights/ Jackson Heights, NY--Honorable men and women who became disabled through service to our country deserve our support to restore their livelihoods. Many gave up good jobs to serve this nation, and now they are being discriminated against when they try to re-enter the work force, because they have a disability. A ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/22/fight-job-discrimination-against-veterans-with-disabilities/ Jackson Heights, NY--Zesty’s, a popular Manayunk restaurant serving meticulously prepared Mediterranean cuisine since 1993, will host a series of fundraisers to benefit the United Spinal Association starting on Saturday, April 19th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tom Konidaris and Eric Papougenis stated that they are hosting these events ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/17/dine-at-zesty%e2%80%99s-in-manayunk-to-help-paralyzed-americans/ Jackson Heights, NY--The latest issue of United Spinal Association’s Action Online magazine features the group’s consulting work to insure maximum disability access to new sports stadiums, and better design standards in new private home construction for easier adaptation by individuals with disabilities. To read these articles, go to www.unitedspinal.org/publications/action/. In New Access ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/16/disability-access-to-new-stadiums-private-homes-focus-of-online-magazine/ Jackson Heights, NY--The “Disability Leadership & Policy Summit” featuring nationally known expert presenters will be held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, on Thursday June 5th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Featured speakers at this important event include Andrew J. Imparato, President, the American Association of People with Disabilities, ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/16/disability-policy-summit-at-hofstra-university-on-june-5th/ Jackson Heights, NY--Microtel, which also promotes the Hawthorne Suites Hotel chain, today extended its partnership with Able to Travel, a full service accredited agency that specializes in booking travel for individuals with disabilities. Microtel is known for being one of the best hotels to look for Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/09/microtel-continues-its-partnership-with-able-to-travel/ Jackson Heights, NY--The largest and most prestigious conference on spinal cord injuries and disorders will take place at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Florida, from August 11-13. The conference is for doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and therapists who treat individuals with spinal cord injuries or disorders like multiple sclerosis, ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/08/over-120-educational-sessions-at-conference-on-spinal-cord-injuries/ Jackson Heights, NY--“The Military Separation Guide for Active Duty Personnel” can now be downloaded FREE online at http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/vetsfirst/military-separation-guide/. Created by United Spinal Association, a non-profit organization that has been fighting for veterans rights for over 60 years, this publication advises that career active duty personnel should start planning 24 months in ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/06/free-military-separation-guide/ Jackson Heights, NY--Wheelchair users and individuals with mobility impairments continue to face physical obstacles and frustration when traveling. The latest issue of Action Online Magazine focuses on important travel issues such as accessible hotel guestrooms, making cruise ship reservations, and traveling on commercial aircraft. Whether the person with a disability is making ... http://www.unitedspinal.org/2008/04/02/%e2%80%9caccessible%e2%80%9d-summer-travel-should-be-planned-now/