Upcoming Events
The New York Independence Expo is drawing near! There is still time to get in on the excitement and fun of the area’s premier expo for people with disabilities and aging Americans. It’s free with pre-registration and includes parking, exhibits, raffles, and consumer workshops.
Read more>> Kids Sports Spectacular Returns This Summer to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an action packed day of recreational events, activities, and dreams that come true for kids who are wheelchair users. You made it happen!
Read more>> Florida Independence Expo Gears Up For Opening. Excitement is building up as the Florida Independence Expo shapes up. Admission is free with pre-registration as are workshops.
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Online At United Spinal
Adaptive Exercise That's Actually Fun. The popular term is “Wii-Hab,” and rehab facilities all across the country are utilizing it to help people with physical disabilities regain strength, mobility, and dexterity. If they’re doing it, why not do it at home too?
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Traveling With Multiple Sclerosis. Some individuals are so intimidated by the prospect of encountering accessibility issues away from home, that they are reluctant to plan a vacation or family getaway.
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Acupuncture and Spinal Cord Injury. Many swear by it, but acupuncture remains a controversial treatment for any condition, let alone SCI. The author didn’t just research it. She tried it herself.
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Conquering The Mountain. After overcoming her diagnosis and refusing to let MS get the best of her, Dina became the first woman in the world to ski 34,500 vertical feet uphill (also known as skinning) in 24 hours.
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Our VetsFirst Program
VetsFirst Raising the Bar in Its Commitment to Veterans. When you talk with Keith Reimers, regional service director for United Spinal Association’s VetsFirst program, one thing becomes acutely clear, he takes a great deal of pride in helping veterans receive the benefits and assistance they deserve.
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