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| Become A Member. It’s Free! |
| Membership in the United Spinal Association is free and open to all individuals who have a spinal cord injury or disorder. |
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spina Bifida
- Diastematomyelia
- Tethered spinal cord syndrome
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- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Poliomyelitis
- Syringomyelia
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 United Spinal’s veteran members are also eligible for membership in our VetsFirst program at no cost. |
| Living Life In Motion Video |
Learn about United Spinal and it’s programs. Hosted by Michael York with personal insights from members.
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| How To Join |
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| Fill In, Print Out and Mail In Form (PDF) |
| Have A Membership Packet Mailed To You. |
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| The Benefits Of Membership |
- Wheelchair Accessible Travel Arrangements
- Accessible Design Guidance
- Veterans Benefits Assistance
- Wheelchair & Equipment Advice
- Wheelchair & Parts Discounts
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- Free Informative Magazines & Publications
- Benefits Counseling
- Adaptive Sports & Recreation
- National & Local Advocacy
- Peer Mentoring
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 Action Magazine
offers United Spinal members timely, lively, and informative articles and editorials on life with a spinal cord disability.
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 ABLE to Travel
United Spinal Association’s full service travel agency that understands & addresses the travel needs of wheelchair users and persons with disabilities. |
- Free To Members
- Contemporary Articles
- Disability News
- Organization News
- Life & Leisure
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- Accessible Transportation
- International Travel Arrangements
- Accessible Accommodations
- Access to Medical Equipment While Traveling
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VetsFirst
Directly serves the needs of United Spinal’s veteran members. Our network of National Service Officers provides assistance and representation in claims for benefits and services. |
 Multiple Sclerosis Quarterly Report offers United Spinal members a rich menu of insightful articles on a wide variety of MS-related topics. |
- Benefits Counseling Services
- Individual Representation
- Representation On Appeals
- Veterans Advocacy
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- Free To Members With MS
- Clinical Trials
- Treatment Methods
- Research Studies
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 Wheelchair Medic
Provides member discounts on the purchase of wheelchairs, scooters, wheelchair parts, and other mobility devices. |
 TechGuide Service
A member’s personal expert consultant and guide to wheelchairs and assistive technology devices. |
- 15% Discount on Parts
- 10% Discount on Scooters
- 10% Discount on Wheelchairs
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- Advice On Wheelchair Selection
- Advice On Equipment Selection
- Help Locating Products & Services
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 ADA Roadside Assistance
Special member rates on nationwide roadside assistance for your adapted vehicle or for those times when your wheelchair has left you stranded. |
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 For more than sixty (60) years, we have committed our energy and our talents to improving the lives of individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder. Our initiatives, in promoting inclusion, improving access, fostering independence, enhancing mobility, and demanding equality, along with our commitment to member service, has helped to improve the quality of life and to create opportunities for our members and all people with spinal cord injuries or disorders. |
- Research & Education
- Legislation
- Outreach & Education
- Assistive Technology Advocacy
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- Civil Rights Advocacy
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Accessibility Advocacy
- Awareness and Understanding
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