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Wheelchair users from across the USA will voice policy concerns to pols in D.C. 6/16-18 #ROCH2013 http://ow.ly/lctsR NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association and leaders from its membership division, National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), will gather in Washington, D.C. on June 16-19 for Roll on Capitol Hill, to directly express to legislators the need for greater access to health care, wheelchairs, and policymakers -- critical to the...
Free Conference via @UnitedSpinal & @icsnyonline to Empower Women w/ physical disabilities http://ow.ly/l8GFk #FromWithin NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association, Independence Care System (ICS), and the National MS Society are co-hosting the fourth annual 'From Within' Women's Health Conference to improve the lives, health, and well-being of women living with spinal cord injuries and disorders. (Logo:...
Spinal Network & micro-grants created by @UnitedSpinal & @BuonicontiFund - teaming up for #SCI/D peer support http://ow.ly/kzLN6 NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association and The Buoniconti Fund today announced their plans to create a coordinated national network of peer support groups called the "Spinal Network" that will set higher standards in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). (Logo:...
Sen. McCain to be honored by @UnitedSpinal w/ @Vets_First Congressional Bronze Award http://ow.ly/l3t0U #ROCH2013 NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association's VetsFirst program will present U.S. Senator John McCain with the VetsFirst Congressional Bronze Star Award for his extraordinary efforts to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), which is the first treaty to address disability rights globally. (Logo:...
Wash State signs bill w help frm @unitedspinal assuring access to fitted #wheelchairs fr people w #disabilities http://ow.ly/kTNuE NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- -- United Spinal Association and other advocates have combined efforts to ensure that people living with disabilities in Washington State have access to properly configured wheelchairs and other mobility equipment or "complex rehab technology"- that is critical to their quality of life and independence....
NEW YORK, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association has appointed a new Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee (MSAC) to offer guidance and expertise in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) locate the very best resources to maximize their quality of life. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/MM82757LOGO) The MSAC is comprised of representatives of the multidisciplinary SCI/D health care community...
NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association recently announced Joseph Gaskins, an experienced DC lobbyist, accomplished executive in the wireless industry and wheelchair user from Seattle, WA, has joined its Board of Directors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/MM82757LOGO) Gaskins' prior positions include vice president of carrier solutions at Grid Net where he established partner relationships and business development at...
NEW YORK, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association's membership division, National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), will host two free webinars in April on the topics of disability air travel and effective strategies to address uninsured health expenses after spinal cord injury. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/MM82757LOGO) The first webinar Disability Air Travel & the TSA: What You Need to Know --Apr. 10(th) at 3 p.m. to 4...
NEW YORK, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal president and CEO, Paul J. Tobin, has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) Leadership Award for his tireless work in advancing the needs of people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130322/DC82088) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/MM82757LOGO) ASCIP is a not for profit...
NEW YORK, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association's membership division, National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), will host free webinars in March on the topics of tax provisions for people with disabilities, followed by guidance on finding the right mobility equipment and services. (Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110413/MM82757LOGO) The first webinar Tax Provisions for People with Disabilities --Wed., March 13th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m....
