United Spinal Association


In recognition of Disability Awareness Month, United Spinal features these free publications that you can download.  While laws have been passed that have helped to mainstream Americans with disabilites, the attitudinal barriers still remain. Knowledge and awareness are the tools that are now required to remove these barriers. Please feel free to download and share these publications.
Free publications

Multiple Sclerosis Quarterly Report Online

Information and key issues in multiple sclerosis (MS) from United Spinal and the CMSC/North American Research Committee on MS.
Read it.

Living Life In Motion

The Living Life In Motion Video is about United Spinal and its free programs. Hosted by Michael York with personal insights from adults and children who have a spinal cord injury or disease.
View The Video

Free Publications

Disability Etiquette to Canes and Wheelchairs and many more. Publications of interest for persons with disabilities, professionals, advocates, and all interested parties.
Click Here To See Them All

Online At United Spinal

October 3rd, 2008

Wheelchairs with standing features- Are they therapeutic or a convenience? Find out what a United States District Court recently decided.
Full Story

October 2nd, 2008

Wall Street bailout includes Mental Health Parity legislation that would require coverage in health plans for mental health and benefits at parity with physical health benefits.
Full Story

September 29th, 2008

Reflecting on our nation’s POW’s and MIA’s, disabled veteran and United Spinal COB, Thomas Cooke, pays tribute to these gallant men and women.
Full Story

 
Image of a very young girl smiling while she plays wheelchair tennis. Link to full story

The 2008 Kids Sports Spectacular was a truly spectacular event. Over 160 participants came together to make this a special day that one child called “One of the best days in my life.”

Read the entire story and view the heartwarming event slideshow.
Click here for story and slideshow.

 

 

Link to free copy of knowing the ADA Publicaciones Informativas

Link to United Spinal Motorability website