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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.

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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.

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Member News

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.

Wishing VetsFirst Service Director Christine Golden Well in Her Retirement

Christine Golden's career is marked by a matchless dedication to service and compassion.

Meet Cheryl Jacobs: a wheelchair user and scientist

Scientist and wheelchair user Cheryl Jacobs shares how United Spinal changed her life.

New partnership with TandemStride revolutionizes trauma recovery

TandemStride heralds a new era in trauma recovery, further emphasizing the importance of survivorship and community in the healing process.

New Community Visionary award named for Brooke Ellison

As United Spinal Association’s Vice President of Technology and Innovation, Brooke Ellison led the Tech Access Initiative.

Byram Healthcare helps United Spinal distribute New Beginnings Backpacks

In partnership with Byram Healthcare, United Spinal will distribute New Beginning Backpacks to over 100 hospitals to support newly injured individuals.

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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.

Make rideshare inclusive and equitable for wheelchair users

Hailing rideshare should be easier than it is.

Love is greater than disability stigma

It is as vital for us as it is for the rest of society to break disability stigma.

Holidays are both exciting and challenging for wheelchair users

Like many other people with disabilities, I experience two holiday seasons at once.

Inaccessible hurdles between me and my love of hotels

The lack of accessibility in hotels often diminishes my enjoyment of traveling.

Unequal Access to the Gym

It's time to talk about what it takes to access gyms and personal training.

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.

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