Franklin Elieh and Nick Struthers: Bridging the Gap
Ability-wise they may be an odd couple, but they make a great team and together they are transforming the resources available to people with spinal cord injuries in Northern California.
Roll on Capitol Hill 2019 Highlights
United Spinal and over 100 member advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill to ensure wheelchair users and all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders have a seat at the table in shaping disability policies.
Reflections on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Our members and staff share their thoughts on the ADA and how this landmark law has made a positive difference in their lives.
Landmark Victory to Make Every NYC Street Corner Wheelchair Accessible
United Spinal and Center for Independence of the Disabled has received U.S. District Court approval to move forward with their historic settlement agreement with the City of New York to vastly improve sidewalk accessibility.
Amy Burnett: Bold and Breaking the Mold
Amy Burnett will try anything at least once. Because of this openminded attitude, she is now a member of the U.S.Para-Badminton team, spokesmodel for Permobil and a runway model.
Roll on Capitol Hill Empowers New Generation of Wheelchair Users to Lead the Charge for Disability Rights
United Spinal Association and over 100 member advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. to ensure wheelchair users and all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have a seat at the table in shaping disability policies.
Volunteer/Athlete Extraordinaire Cruz Gutierrez
A chance encounter introduced Cruz Gutierrez to adaptive sports, and adaptive sports proved to be the key to his discovering how to embrace life after injury. Now he is dedicated to ensuring others get the same chance he did.
SMART Program Can Help Wheelchair Users Avoid Anxiety and Depression
Dr. Amit Sood developed the SMART (Stress Management and Resilience Training) program to help decrease stress and increase quality of life.
Recovering from Spinal Cord Injury, Never Give Up Hope
Lee Oesterle sat down with United Spinal to discuss his journey toward recovery after a spinal cord injury changed his life forever at the age of 61.
Secure Work Coalition Helps People with Disabilities Reach Their Potential
When it comes to opportunities for work after SCI/D, there is some positive news on the horizon. With the job market expanding and US unemployment rates at a low, it is a good climate for individuals with disabilities to return to work.
