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Empowerment. Independence. Join Us & Find Your Chapter Our membership is free for people with disabilities. Peer Support & Mentoring We meet you where you are, in person and virtually. Wheelchairs, DME & Tech We’ll help guide you through the process to get what you need. Health & Wellness Your quality of life is important to us. Newly Disabled Resources We’re here for you and your family. Membership is Free Membership in United Spinal Association is free and open to all individuals who are living with a spinal cord injury or disease, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers. Membership includes a free one-year subscription to New Mobility, the member magazine of United Spinal. Become a Member United Spinal Association is dedicated to empowering and advocating for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) and all wheelchair users to achieve their highest quality of life. How We Can Help. Request Assistance Be An Advocate Connect With A Chapter Connect With A Mentor Products & Services View Our Programs Make a Donation Member News The Wheelchair Emergency Preparedness Compendium You Always Wanted This emergency preparedness resource is an informative guide to help wheelchair users prepare for any type of disaster. May 7, 2024 Everything you need to know to create a support network and communication plan Tips and suggestions for writing a Support Network & Communication Plan. May 7, 2024 Your Power Just Went Out. Now What? Learn how to craft a personalized power outage plan to keep your medical devices humming. May 7, 2024 How to Build Emergency Preparedness Go-Bags and Stay-at-Home Kits A good go-bag and stay-at-home kit can help you survive many emergency situations. May 7, 2024 What Can Wheelchair Users Do In An Emergency Evacuation? Our Emergency Preparedness Working Group offers advice on what to do before, during, and after an evacuation. May 7, 2024 Our Work Readiness Program is Paving the Way to Success for Wheelchair Users After working for himself for 30 years, Greg Houck learned important employment skills through our Work Readiness program. May 1, 2024 VIEW ALL Reflections From Our CEO We’re forging new partnerships to make flying dignified and safe United Spinal Association is forging partnerships to make safe flying for people with disabilities possible. April 18, 2024 Make rideshare inclusive and equitable for wheelchair users Hailing rideshare should be easier than it is. March 18, 2024 Love is greater than disability stigma It is as vital for us as it is for the rest of society to break disability stigma. January 29, 2024 Holidays are both exciting and challenging for wheelchair users Like many other people with disabilities, I experience two holiday seasons at once. December 20, 2023 Inaccessible hurdles between me and my love of hotels The lack of accessibility in hotels often diminishes my enjoyment of traveling. December 1, 2023 Unequal Access to the Gym It’s time to talk about what it takes to access gyms and personal training. October 24, 2023 Emergency Preparedness Being equipped both intellectually and physically for unexpected events can save lives, lessen the emotional impact and facilitate a quicker adjustment in times of transition. Visit our Ready to Roll page for valuable information, helpful checklists and videos. Learn More Upcoming Events Click on the links below to register or join the events of interest to you! 15 May Gun Violence Survivors with SCI Local Time: May 15 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Peer Support Group 15 May SCIboston After Dark: for WOMEN who are Significant Others of a Person With SCI Local Time: May 15 2024 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Peer Support Group 16 May United Spinal Social Hour (Day) Local Time: May 16 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm United Spinal Event 16 May Pathways to Employment Local Time: May 16 2024 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm United Spinal Event 16 May Sin Limites Local Time: May 16 2024 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Peer Support Group 16 May United Spinal Social Hour (Night) Local Time: May 16 2024 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm United Spinal Event 20 May SCIboston Grupo de Apoyo en Español Local Time: May 20 2024 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Peer Support Group 20 May SCIboston SCI Support Group for Younger Adults Local Time: May 20 2024 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Chapter Event 20 May SCIboston Women with SCI/D Support Group Local Time: May 20 2024 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Peer Support Group 20 May Connect with Paralysis Community (Here and Now Project-Meeting 3) Local Time: May 20 2024 | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Peer Support Group 21 May SCIboston Nutrition Group Local Time: May 21 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Peer Support Group 21 May Advocacy LIVE at 5PM Local Time: May 21 2024 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm United Spinal Event No event found! 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Products & Services Directory Ready to Roll Emergency Preparedness Disability Publications Disability Etiquette Surveys & Studies My Wheelchair Guide: Manual Wheelchair App United on Wheels Podcast Wheelchair Reviews United Spinal Store Membership #StrongWheeled Together Membership Form Member Benefits Update Your Member Information New Mobility Membership Magazine Corporate Partners Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Members Newsletters Committees & Councils Corporate Advisory Council Access & Care Coalition SecureRide Coalition Medical & Scientific Advisory Committee Find Support Online Help Desk Support Groups Chapter Network Veterans Assistance Pathways to Employment Peer Support Program Request a Peer Mentor New Beginning Resource Page Accessibility Services Advocacy Our Advocacy Program Advocacy Working Groups Accessible Parking Advocacy Network Live Stream Take Action Virtual Advocacy Series Find Your Representatives Advocacy Resources...