Hello Friend,
It's time to fill you in on what's new here at United Spinal. Let you know what events are coming up, and offer up a few choice articles that are sure to be of interest.
Upcoming Events
2009 National Disability Leadership and Policy Summit. Now that's a mouthful! This free event certainly lives up to it. Join us for an opportunity to hear and learn from the region’s leaders in health care. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY - June 03, 2009.
Read more.
Independence Expo New York. A consumer experience for people with disabilities and aging Americans that promotes Active Living for All. Exhibits, consumer workshops, prizes, at no cost with pre-registration. You can even bring some friends or family members along on us.
Go to the Expo website.
What's New?
Spinal Network Resource Book For Wheelchair Users. We teamed with New Mobility on this essential resource for making important life choices after spinal cord
injury, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, amputation, ALS and
other conditions. It's hot off the press!
See details.
MS Scene is online. Formerly Multiple Sclerosis Quarterly Report Online, it has a fresh face and a new and easier to navigate layout. MS Scene will be offering up articles on a broader array of Multiple Sclerosis subjects than ever before.
Check it out. Our new Accessible Air Travel publication is out. The revised edition includes expanded regulations for the Air Carrier
Access Act that took affect on May 13, 2009.
Download a copy (pdf). Make The Difference!
From
our help and assistance programs to one of a kind events like
our Kids Sports Spectacular, Community 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.
Flying Right
in recognition of Memorial Day and Flag Day we are offering our pamphlet on “How to Display Our Flag” (the right way) in both English and Spanish. You can download a copy right here.
How to Display Our Flag (pdf)
Cómo exhibir nuestra bandera (PDF)
Hope to see you at an upcoming event. Be healthy, be safe, and be active.
Ziggi Landsman
Director of Online Relations
United Spinal Association
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