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...]
“Mayday Mayday” Performance Opens at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY
"Mayday Mayday, A True Story by the Man Who Fell" a theatrical performance about recovering from spinal cord injury is being presented at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY from April 16 to May 5. Purchase Tickets Here Members/friends of NSCIA and United Spinal receive $5 … [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...]
Two Free April Webinars for People with Disabilities: Air Travel and Uninsured Health Expenses after Injury
National Spinal Cord Injury Association will host two free webinars in April on the topics of disability air travel and effective strategies to address uninsured health expenses after spinal cord injury. The first webinar Disability Air Travel & the TSA: What You Need to Know … [Read more...]
Key Policy Issues for the ‘2013 Roll on Capitol Hill’
As we gear up for the 2013 Roll on Capitol Hill June 16-19, we wanted to provide a snapshot of where some of the key policy issues affecting the SCI community stand, and what United Spinal may be advocating for at the Roll. Complex Rehab Technology Last year, 38 … [Read more...]
Free Webinar–The Chained CPI: A Cut to Social Security, SSI, and Other Vital Benefits
The Chained CPI: A Cut to Social Security, SSI, and Other Vital Benefits Wed. March 27, 2013, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. E.D.T. Sponsored by the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, Social Security Task Force Reserve your Webinar seat now at: … [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...]
