United Spinal

“Many programs that are focused on the needs of people with disabilities are proposed to be cut. We don’t want to see that happen,” says Steve Lieberman, from Capitol Hill. Please support our mission: givebutter.com/ROCH2026

This June, United Spinal's 14th annual advocacy conference goes virtual — the same impact and direct legislator engagement, but with more advocates than ever before. We need your support to continue amplifying the voices of our community! Please donate: givebutter.com/ROCH2026

In 1946, a group of wheelchair users rolled into Grand Central Station to gather signatures for accessible housing legislation. It’s that same spirit that continues to drive United Spinal 80 years later. Read about our origin story & how we've evolved. unitedspinal.org/80-years-of-im…

Homes with accessibility features are in high demand on Airbnb. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a host, this is a great place to start. 🏡 Accessibility Academy — Intro to Hosting with Accessibility Features 📆 April 22 @ 2pm ET Register: events.zoom.us/e/view/vqz9IZj…

At United Spinal, wheelchair users make up 40% of our program staff and 50% of our board. Read more about how inclusive workplaces help people with disabilities bring our whole selves, and all our skills, to work. unitedspinal.org/how-disability…

Getting urology supplies shouldn’t feel overwhelming and now, it doesn’t have to. That’s why @ByramHealthcare partners with United Spinal Association to make urology supplies simple. Call 1-800-364-6057 today or visit: byramhealthcare.com/united-spinal-… twitter.com/UnitedSpinal/s…

"I think the more diversity that can be brought to the table, the greater the impact that you can have. Disability spans all nationalities, all languages, all cultures, all ages. That intersectionality is important," says Allaina Humphreys. unitedspinal.org/advocate-allai…

For our 80th Anniversary we’re expanding our work to Make Accessibility Part of Good Design. Our Story. Our Fight. Our Future. Visit accessibility-services.com to learn how ACS helps create spaces that work for everyone.

What if engineering students could help shape the future of accessible mobility? The SAE CivicProgress Challenge is for students to work on real vehicles to design solutions that improve accessibility for individuals with diverse mobility needs. Apply: sae.to/3Q5kvxV

"I bought ADA tickets for a concert at my local county fair only to show up and discover they’d put the wheelchair seats on an awkward sloped hill with terrible sight lines. What are they required to do by the ADA?" Our ADA Expert, Marsha Mazz, responds. unitedspinal.org/how-to-advocat…

We're at the LA @AbilitiesExpo! Come say hi to Ian, get an advanced copy of @NewMobilityMag's latest print issue and learn about all the resources we have to support wheelchair users.

United Spinal’s Accessible Transportation Working Group is fighting for better access to ride share services. unitedspinal.org/expanding-acce…

We all have doctors who don’t understand disability. But finding a good doctor doesn’t always mean finding an expert. Sometimes it means finding one who’s willing to listen and learn. If you have a great relationship with your doctor, share your story to skelly@unitedspinal.org.

United Spinal is committed to advancing independence and access for wheelchair users year round, and we double our impact with help from sponsors like Edgepark. unitedspinal.org/going-beyond-i…

Using the subway in New York City as a wheelchair user is challenging. Arielle Rausin shows us a POV of how she navigates it using a pair of Meta AI glasses. Join our advocacy efforts and help make subways, buses, trains and air travel more accessible. unitedspinal.org/working-groups/

Jumpstart your career with expert-led strategies for wheelchair users returning to the workforce. Join United Spinal and Allsup for our new Work Readiness program, a virtual series designed to empower your professional journey. Join us on March 17! unitedspinal.org/events/work-re…

The countdown begins! Tune in for the opening ceremony of the @Paralympics on March 6 at 2pm ET on NBC and Peacock.

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the autoimmune disease affecting over 1 million Americans. We're launching Women with MS Connect — a virtual support group. Join us on March 10 @ 6pm ET. unitedspinal.org/events/women-w…

Transform lives by making a gift to support our New Beginning Backpack Initiative. The backpacks contain valuable resources that help individuals affected by spinal cord injuries regain their independence and conquer challenges of living with disability. givebutter.com/sponsor-a-back…

Scott M. Crawford, who has Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, shares his advice for taking beautiful photos from a wheelchair. This shot was taken of the Tybee Island lighthouse in Savannah, Georgia at sunrise. unitedspinal.org/members-share-…