Our Programs
Promoting and facilitating independence and well being for people with a spinal cord injury or disease.
Find answers to your spinal cord injury/disease and research questions in our extensive Knowledge Books. Need more help? Our Spinalcord Resource Center Ask Us service connects you with a counselor who can provide information and resources.
United Spinal Association’s Products and Services Directory provides the full spectrum of clinical care, products and services, with an emphasis on spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D).
United Spinal’s Pathways to Employment program supports the pursuit of job opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries by providing tools and support to successfully overcome barriers.
Staff Spotlight
Alexandra Bennewith, MPA
VP of Government Relations
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Alexandra Bennewith
Alex has close to 20 years of government affairs and public affairs experience. From the beginning, Alex had a passion for advocacy and helping others find the answers and the help they need. This started at home, assisting with her father’s rehabilitation after he sustained a stroke. In her spare time, Alex likes to run, bike and box, not all at the same time!
Nick LiBassi
VP of Partnership Expansion
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Nick LiBassi
“There is no better feeling then seeing someone start to emotionally heal and become the person they wish to be,” he says. Nick enjoys, family, friends, hanging with his dog, exercise, reading, sports, politics and chilling out by the pool!
Abby Ross
Chief Operating Officer
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Abby Ross
She believes that with a positive attitude, creativity, hard work and lots of laughter anything is possible and has seen this time and time again in the achievements of United Spinal members across the country. When not in the office Abby is constantly listening to quirky podcasts, exploring NYC and keeping up with dear friends scattered around the world.
Bill Fertig
Director, SCI Resource Center
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Bill Fertig
Bill has always been active in recreational sports that involve a high level of intensity including water and snow skiing, power boating, cycling and coaching/refereeing amateur wrestling.