United Spinal Participates in Panel Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles
Kent Keyser, public policy fellow at United Spinal Association joined a panel discussion at the Washington Auto Show to offer insight on how autonomous vehicles... Read more.
Grant Program Helps United Spinal Chapters Support SCI/D Community
Thanks to a generous grant support from Hollister, Inc., this past year United Spinal and its national chapter and peer support network were able to empower tho... Read more.
The Americans With Disabilities Act Resources
On July 26th, 2020, the Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates its 30th Anniversary. On this date 30 years ago there were over 1,000 wheelchair users and ot... Read more.
What is the Best Wheelchair?
The question of “What is the best wheelchair?” has been pondered by both new and experienced wheelchair users since the first wheelchair was created.... Read more.
Training New Peer Mentors at Helen Hayes
United Spinal hosted a peer mentor training session at Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital. Attendees included those who have overcome the challenges of living ... Read more.
Standing Wheelchairs – Behind The Scene
When it comes to standing wheelchairs, the focus is often on standing and not on the multitude of other benefits that are waiting in the wings.... Read more.
History Of Wheelchairs – The Evolution
Many of us can’t help but think of wheelchairs when spinal cord injury is mentioned. The two are so closely tied that they almost seem like one.... Read more.
Hiring People With Disabilities
Disability Employment Incentive Act was passed last month to encourage businesses to hire and retain more workers with disabilities.... Read more.
United Spinal is Driving Access to Autonomous Vehicles
Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles (AV), promise to change transportation as the world knows it.... Read more.
Fitness Equipment For Wheelchair Users
Fitness equipment for wheelchair users can really help with the task of staying in shape, even with a spinal cord injury or paralysis.... Read more.