United Spinal logo
 

United Spinal Association

March 2009 Newsletter

2009 Independence Expo

2009 Independence Expo- The consumer experience for people with disabilities and aging Americans is scheduled for New York and Florida. Admission, workshops, parking, and raffle are all free.
Read more

Multiple Sclerosis In Children

Multiple sclerosis (MS) in children is being recognized with increasing frequency. Recently, an International Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Study group was formed with the goal of fostering collaborative efforts.
Read more

What About A Tax Break?

Take a break on April 15. There are numerous tax breaks for individuals with disabilities and those who employ them.
Read more

Our 2009 Public Policy Agenda

The 111th Congress finds us planning an aggressive agenda on a number of very important issues for persons with disabilities.
Read more

You Make The Difference!

From our online help and assistance programs to one of a kind events like our Kids Sports Spectacular, Free Wheelchair Repair Clinics, and Disability Summit- You make them happen! Your donations make the difference to so many paralyzed Americans. Please continue to make the difference in 2009.
Click here to make your secure donation.

A 3-Pack Of Help To Go

Spinal Cord Central is our new partnered program with National Spinal Cord Injury Association. Get answers on questions related to any element of spinal cord injury and disease. It's simply for you and online when you need us.
Click here

United Spinal's Ask USA TechGuide fields your questions on wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and assistive technology. Online information and advice is just a click away.
Click here

Ask VetsFirst offers disabled veterans and their family members a place to get information and assistance with their veterans benefits. Accurately and online fast.
Click here


With spring just around the corner we wish you warm days in the company of good friends.

Ziggi Landsman
Director of Online Relations
United Spinal Association

Donate to United Spinal. You make the difference. Link to donation form.

Link to download free United Spinal publications on disability topics

Link to five percent discount on wheelchair and scooter parts.

Play A Part By Taking Part

Volunteer to assist at our upcoming Independence Expo – Long Island Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th (Suffolk County Community College Sports & Exhibition Complex – Brentwood, NY)

Become a United Spinal Association Volunteer! For more information, contact: 1-800-404-2898 Or Estrellita Bravo EBravo@unitedspinal.org

An Evaluation of Diabetes Self-Care Activities in the Spinal Cord Injury Population. We are trying to learn more about diabetes self-care activities in the spinal cord injury population. The goals of this study are to learn about what specific self-care activities type 2 diabetic spinal cord injury patients are participating in to see if there is a need for further diabetes educational programs.

This study will take about 20 minutes of your time and involves an anonymous online survey. This study is approved by the Institutional Review Board of DePaul University.
Click here

 
United Spinal Association - 75-20 Astoria Blvd - Jackson Heights, NY 11370 - 718.803.3782