Resource Center: 800-962-9629 Donate Ways to Give Contact Us Partner with Us Corporate Challenge Take Action Events 75th Anniversary Search Resources Membership Find Support Your Rights Our Story Blog Building an Inclusive World for 75 Years United Spinal Association hosted a virtual 75th Anniversary Gala on November 10, 2021 celebrating Building an Inclusive World. Watch it here! Download our 75th Gala Program Video also available with audio description. 75th Anniversary Virtual Gala and Community Event November 10, 2021 Our Very Special Guests Emcee Amna Nawaz Senior National Correspondent and Primary Substitute Anchor, PBS NewsHour Featured Guest Lin-Manuel Miranda Writer, Actor, Director Featured Performer Carina Ho Musician and Songwriter Awardee Ali Stroker Tony Award Winner Awardee The Honorable Steve Bartlett Advocacy. Empowerment. Independence. United Spinal Association is dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live successful and fulfilling lives. How We Can Help. Request Assistance Get Answers Mobilize With Us Connect With A Chapter Connect With A Mentor Products & Services Access All Resources Donate Today 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. Become a Member Find a Chapter Read Success Stories Help Us Strengthen the Americans with Disabilities Act This year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates its 31st Anniversary. It is our obligation to the disability community and to our society to complete the yet unfinished work that the ADA has begun. Get Involved United Spinal Showcases New History Video This year United Spinal Association celebrates 75 years of service to the disability community. We’re excited to share a new video that highlights the rich history of the organization–our roots, leadership and accomplishments. We hope you enjoy it. 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 Latest News Love After War Documentary Film – Candid and Expert Storytelling About Disability, Intimacy, Sexuality and Compassion Hope for active duty service members and veterans who have returned home with physical and/or psychological health challenges that are creating difficulties in their intimate lives. November 30, 2021 Support the SCI/D Community on #GivingTuesday GivingTuesday is on November 30! People all over the world will unite to spur action that makes a difference in the lives of millions. November 23, 2021 Thirty Years After ADA, Barriers to Healthcare Still Remain For people in the disability community, accessibility and accommodation issues in healthcare continue to be a flashpoint, even thirty years after the Americans with Disabilities Act. November 19, 2021 Free Screening of 'Love After War' Documentary United Spinal and its VetsFirst program are pleased to offer our community the opportunity to view a free screening of the documentary 'Love After War: Saving Love, Saving Lives'. November 19, 2021 Reflecting on United Spinal’s 75 Years of Leadership in Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion On November 10th, we are celebrating United Spinal Association’s 75th Anniversary Community Event and Gala. I hope you plan on joining us—the Gala is free of charge and all are welcome. November 8, 2021 Michaela Devins Finding Her Voice Again Inspired by her own struggles, Michaela Devins decided to become a mental health counselor working with kids and adults. October 30, 2021 Upcoming Events Click on the links below to register or join the events of interest to you! 02 DEC UNITED SPINAL SOCIAL HOUR (DAY) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm United Spinal Event 02 DEC SCI/D DISCUSSION 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Peer Support Group 02 DEC FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ GROUP 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Peer Support Group 02 DEC AFTER DARK: WOMEN WITH SCI/D 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Peer Support Group 02 DEC UNITED SPINAL SOCIAL HOUR (NIGHT) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm United Spinal Event 05 DEC VIRTUAL PEER GROUP 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Peer Support Group LOAD MORE Join a free screening of @LoveAfterWarDoc, where #veterans and their partners share how they restored emotional closeness and physical intimacy after surviving catastrophic injuries. Stream the doc starting Dec 3 & join our Q&A on Dec 10! Learn more ? hunitedspinal.org/free-screening… 1 DEC 2021 "Honey showed us what could be accomplished with determination & a helping hand. That's why I support United Spinal, they empower wheelchair users to do the same," says Claire Shea. Please consider supporting us this #GivingTuesday: bit.ly/3plApn4 unitedspinal.org/honeys-story/ 30 NOV 2021 United Spinal is here to empower people living with SCI/D to discover greater independence. We hope you'll join us in celebrating #GivingTuesday! With your generosity, we'll be able to continue supporting our community through these uncertain times ? unitedspinal.org/support-the-sc… 30 NOV 2021 View More Tweets Programs & Resources Request Assistance Get Answers Mobilize With Us Connect With A Chapter Connect With A Mentor Products & Services Directory Disability Publications What is Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder? 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