United Spinal Association and The Buoniconti Fund today announced their plans to create a coordinated national network of peer support groups called the “Spinal Network” that will set higher standards in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders … [Read more...]
‘From Within’ Women’s Health Conference, June 1st in NYC
Join us for a truly unique conference for women with physical disabilities. When: Saturday, June 1st from 9:30am-4:30pm at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, 425 East 25th Street, New York, NY. Cross streets: 25th Street, between 1st Ave and Asser Levy Pl. Register by … [Read more...]
Sign Petition to Improve Airline Accessibility
NSCIA is supporting the efforts of Ben Trockman, a wheelchair user and student at the University of Southern Indiana who has started a petition to improve airline accessibility. "The current standard for air travel for people using power wheelchairs is exhausting, dangerous, … [Read more...]
United Spinal Establishes Advisory Committee of Spinal Cord Injury Experts
United Spinal Association has appointed a new Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee (MSAC) to offer guidance and expertise in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) locate the very best resources to maximize their quality of life. The MSAC … [Read more...]
UsersFirst Advocates for ‘Good’ Wheelchairs in D.C.
UsersFirst and other disability advocates recently met with over 220 elected officials in Washington, D.C. letting them know that “complex” wheelchairs are necessary medical equipment for us to be able to fully participate in our lives. The wheelchair that works best in … [Read more...]
New Jersey Member Javier Robles: Empowering over the Internet
New Jersey member Javier Robles never doubted his ability to achieve success in life, even after a fall paralyzed him as a teen. A C5 quadriplegic, Robles believes he’s done just that — professionally and personally — and now he’s turned to the Internet to help inspire … [Read more...]
United Spinal President Paul J. Tobin Honored with Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Leadership Award
United Spinal president and CEO, Paul J. Tobin, has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) Leadership Award for his tireless work in advancing the needs of people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders … [Read more...]
NY Member George Gallego Honored with AAPD Leadership Award
By Dr. Rosemarie Murray Wheels of Progress CEO & former Greater New York City NSCIA chapter leader George Gallego receives the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) 2013 Leadership Award in Washington, D.C. on March 5th. In 1990—after years of … [Read more...]
A Musician Through and Through
It took Georgia member Greg Harry, 48, five years to rediscover his passion for creating music after an accident left him a C4 quadriplegic. But once he got a taste of that old thrill, the 15 years of his life he’d devoted to becoming a great guitarist and musician came … [Read more...]
Explore the Latest Mobility Products at 29th International Seating Symposium
United Spinal Association’s grassroots advocacy program, UsersFirst, in collaboration with the International Seating Symposium (ISS), presents The Wheelchair User Experience on Wednesday, March 6, 11am-7pm at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN––a free event for … [Read more...]
