United Spinal

@UnitedSpinal

Improving the quality of life of Americans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).

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  1. 32 minutes ago

    Craving connections these days? Take a break from the daily grind and join us for our weekly hour. We meet every Thursday and hope to see you there! Register for 1:00 pm: Register for 8:00 pm:

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    21 hours ago

    Please join as we mark our 75th anniversary by forcefully advocating for the disability community's agenda in Congress. We're building a movement for inclusion in every Congressional district across the country.

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  3. 20 hours ago

    Join & for a conversation about rights and social justice! Tomorrow, Jan 7th @ 2pm ET. Register here:

    This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Thursday at 2 PM on Zoom Register in advance for this webinar:
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  4. Jan 5

    “After many years being lifted up onto stages from my , I want people who have a to come into my studio and feel comfortable to make music and not be overlooked," says rapper Krayz-Legz.

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    Jan 4

    All ever wanted was to be a hospital nurse. It took a global pandemic to provide that opportunity, but she seized it and blazed a trail for other wheelchair users to follow. We are honored to introduce Dalzell as our 2020 POY.

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  6. Jan 4

    Join for a Nutrition Group! A nutritionist will join as we discuss important nutritional topics, share recipes, and watch culinary kitchen demos by individuals with . Tomorrow and every Tuesday at 12:00 pm ET! Register here:

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  7. Jan 3

    Congrats to Sophie Butler for being the first user on the cover of ! "I hope this shows brands, companies & non-disabled people everywhere the beauty disabled people have to offer, upfront, centre stage & FRONT COVER." Read more:

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  8. Jan 2

    "In 2018, Andrea became not only a registered nurse, but the only nurse in all of New York City who is in a . In March, Andrea began working on the frontlines with the city’s COVID patients." Hear more from Andrea Dalzell on The Handoff Podcast!

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  9. Dec 31

    Happy New Year! ✨ No matter where the road leads in 2021, United Spinal is here to empower people living with SCI/D to discover greater independence! 🧡

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  10. 30 Dec 2020

    For many users, technology is a path toward greater independence. Here are tips for creating a smart home on a budget, getting the most out of modern dictation software and more from !

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  11. 29 Dec 2020

    Ableism is defined as discrimination or prejudice against individuals with . searches for the phrase in the United States nearly doubled in 2020! Congrats on the feature, Alice!

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  12. 28 Dec 2020

    Sam Brown is a Peer Mentor from our Boston Chapter! "My wife Sarah and I usually do patient visits together. We see couples with similar circumstances as to where I was and talk about relationships as well as adjusting to life after a ." Learn more:

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  13. 27 Dec 2020

    Check out the Nutrition Cookbook specifically written for people with ! Enclosed are recipes to help individuals lose weight, improve bowel , and reduce bloating.

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    27 Dec 2020

    Have you heard about ’s Tech Access Initiative? Learn how they’re reshaping the conversation around disabilities and technology accessibility, and driving the future of wheelchairs: .

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  15. 24 Dec 2020

    Happy Holidays! On behalf of all of us at United Spinal, thank you for helping us keep our members healthy and connected to critical support and resources in 2020. We wish you and yours a wonderful 2021 full of promise, healing and purpose.

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  16. 23 Dec 2020

    “They know the real me, they understand my needs, my pain, what I love and why I do the things that I do,” says model and advocate Bri Scalesse.

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  17. 22 Dec 2020

    “After all, all of society benefits from sound political decision-making — often the brainchild of a diverse range of voices coming together and co-operatively building universal policies through a process of challenging ideas and compromising.”

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  18. 21 Dec 2020

    Join our Greater Boston Chapter for a Virtual Support Group for Significant Others! We discuss everything involving life with from a significant others point of view. Only significant others of individuals with SCI can participate. Tuesday @ 12 pm ET:

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  19. 21 Dec 2020

    "I’m really hoping that this movie brings down some barriers and that more disabled people are cast in major movies."

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  20. 20 Dec 2020

    Our Ready to Roll program is designed to assist in preserving the health and of individuals with in times of uncertainty and upheaval due to natural or human-caused disasters through advanced planning. Learn more:

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