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Nov 19, 2020, 13:30 ET United Spinal's Corporate Advisory Council Highlights Progress in Expanding Disability Rights and Inclusion
United Spinal Association recently hosted its bi-annual Corporate Advisory Council virtual meeting to address the important role corporate America...
Oct 29, 2020, 09:30 ET United Spinal Appoints Vincenzo Piscopo As New President and CEO
United Spinal Association today announced Vincenzo (Enzo) Piscopo, an experienced professional in diversity, inclusion and social causes, has been...
Oct 22, 2020, 09:45 ET United Spinal Launches 'Ready to Roll' Initiative to Improve Disaster preparedness for Wheelchair Users
United Spinal Association has announced the launch of a comprehensive disaster preparedness initiative for individuals with spinal cord injuries and...
Sep 17, 2020, 15:44 ET United Spinal Plays Key Role In Passage Of Resolution Designating September 2020 As Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
United Spinal Association was instrumental in championing a resolution that passed the U.S. Senate designating September 2020 as National Spinal Cord ...
Aug 19, 2020, 13:45 ET United Spinal Appoints Kimberly Hill, a Nationally Board-Certified Therapist From Louisiana as Chapter Liaison and Member of Its Board of Directors
United Spinal Association today announced the appointment of Kimberly Hill, a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Cognitive Therapist, and Executive...
Aug 18, 2020, 09:35 ET United Spinal Files Complaint Against Social Security Administration For Alleged 'Wet Ink' Signature Requirements and Noncompliance With Laws Protecting Rights To Representation In Securing Disability Benefits
United Spinal Association recently filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for the alleged unlawful "wet ink"...
Jul 14, 2020, 10:45 ET United Spinal Launches 'ADA Corporate Challenge' Campaign To Recognize Companies Advancing Disability Access and Inclusion
In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), United Spinal Association recently launch its ADA Corporate Challenge...
Jul 09, 2020, 11:24 ET United Spinal Announces Two New Appointments To Its Board Of Directors
United Spinal Association announced today that it has appointed David M. Capozzi, former Executive Director of the U.S. Access Board and Jenny M....
Jun 25, 2020, 14:30 ET United Spinal to Host Free Webinar on the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Its Future in the Age of COVID-19
United Spinal Association will host a free webinar to highlight the 30 years of progress since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
Jun 16, 2020, 09:00 ET United Spinal and University of Pittsburgh Launch 'My Wheelchair Guide' Mobile App to Assist People with Disabilities in Choosing the Right Wheelchair
United Spinal Association and the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh have co-developed a new app...
Apr 29, 2020, 09:30 ET United Spinal Launches National Initiative To Expand Access To Inclusive Technology For People With Spinal Cord Injuries And Disorders
United Spinal Association is launching its Tech Access Initiative to assist technology companies in designing inclusive products and services that...
Apr 21, 2020, 09:45 ET United Spinal Awarded COVID-19 Relief Grant From Craig H. Neilsen Foundation To Assist People With Spinal Cord Injuries And Disorders
United Spinal Association announced today that it has been awarded a grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to provide relief to people living...
Oct 17, 2019, 09:58 ET United Spinal Announces Six New Appointments To Its Board Of Directors
United Spinal Association announced today that it has appointed Carina Ho, Accessibility Specialist, Airbnb; Minna Hong, Delta's Disability Advisory...
Sep 25, 2019, 08:00 ET United Spinal Helps Pass Resolution Designating September 2019 As Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
United Spinal Association played a key role in championing a resolution that passed the U.S. Senate designating September 2019 as National Spinal...
Sep 12, 2019, 12:45 ET United Spinal's 7th Annual Chapter Leadership Meeting: Building Strong National Support For People With Spinal Cord Injuries And Disorders
United Spinal Association will gather over 50 affiliated chapter leaders in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 3-5 for its 7th Annual Chapter Leadership...
Aug 14, 2019, 09:45 ET United Spinal President James Weisman Honored For 40 Years Of Advocacy For Wheelchair Users At New York Yankees Disability Awareness Night
United Spinal Association president and CEO James Weisman was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor's Office for People With...
Jul 23, 2019, 13:38 ET United Spinal Association & New York City Disability Advocates Secure Landmark Victory To Make Every Street Corner In Every Borough Wheelchair Accessible
United Spinal Association and Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) today received U.S. District Court approval to move forward...
Jul 11, 2019, 09:15 ET 'Wine on Wheels' Portland Fundraiser to Benefit United Spinal Association and Wheelchair Users Nationwide: Great Wines for a Great Cause
United Spinal Association and Wheeling Forward are co-hosting Wine on Wheels in Portland, Oregon on August 1 at the Ecotrust Rooftop Terrace to raise ...
Jun 27, 2019, 11:07 ET United Spinal's 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill Empowers New Generation of Wheelchair Users to Lead the Charge for Disability Rights
United Spinal Association and over 100 member advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 23-26 for the 8th Annual Roll on ...
Jun 12, 2019, 10:15 ET United Spinal Association Launches Disability Etiquette Public Service Campaign to Promote Inclusion of Wheelchair Users in Society
United Spinal Association today announced the launch of a new public service campaign highlighting the organization's Disability Etiquette Booklet,...
Jun 04, 2019, 09:15 ET United Spinal's 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill to Gather Record Number of New Member Advocates to Improve Disability Rights
United Spinal Association and over 100 wheelchair users from its national chapter network will gather in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 23rd for...
May 23, 2019, 09:00 ET United Spinal Association & Permobil Foundation Partner to Offer Life-Enhancing Wheelchair Technology Through 'Roll Forward' Grant
United Spinal Association and the Permobil Foundation have partnered to offer United Spinal members the opportunity to apply for a Roll Forward grant ...
Mar 19, 2019, 14:02 ET United Spinal Association & New York City Reach Landmark Agreement To Make Every Street Corner In Every Borough Accessible To People With Disabilities: U.S. District Court Judge Issues Preliminary Approval
United Spinal Association and Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) have reached an historic settlement agreement with the City...
Feb 07, 2019, 09:00 ET United Spinal's New York City Chapter to Host Mardi Gras Fundraiser to Benefit People with Spinal Cord Injuries and Diseases
United Spinal Association's New York City Chapter and over 400 wheelchair users and supporters will gather at Slate lounge on Tuesday, March 5 from...
Jan 16, 2019, 09:00 ET United Spinal Appoints Army Veteran Danielle Corazza As Vice President Of VetsFirst
United Spinal Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Corazza, an experienced military and veteran advocate, as the new vice...
