We are hosting a webinar specifically for wheelchair users in Washington DC about barriers in accessing prescription medications and potential solutions. Learn from our distinguished panel of disability, advocacy & healthcare experts on October 27.
United Spinal Association
Non-profit Organizations
Kew Gardens, NY 5,559 followers
Advocacy. Empowerment. Independence.
About us
United Spinal Association is a national 501(c) (3) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live successful and fulfilling lives. Directed by people with disabilities, United Spinal Association works to overcome the stigma of disability and remove physical barriers to inclusion for wheelchair users. We are united in our belief that business, people with disabilities and society all benefit from providing equal opportunity to pursue passions, employment, and recreational opportunities. Our goal is to actively support people with SCI/D through valuable programs and services that maximize independence and create opportunities to become leaders, advocates, and innovators. United Spinal transforms the lives of people with SCI/D by: 1) Advocating for enforcement and enhancement of disability rights, including access to healthcare, mobility equipment, public transportation, rehabilitation, community services and supports, and the built environment 2) Empowering our members, their loved ones, care providers and professionals with resources, one-on-one assistance, and peer support 3) Promoting independence through employment, assisting individuals with employment opportunities, and ensuring that wheelchair users have equal access to housing, shopping and recreational opportunities 4)Promoting civic participation and self-advocacy
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http://www.unitedspinal.org
External link for United Spinal Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Kew Gardens, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1947
- Specialties
- Veterans benefits, public policy, social services, and disability rights
Locations
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Primary
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120-34 Queens Blvd.
#320
Kew Gardens, NY 11415, US
Employees at United Spinal Association
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Robert Barbieri
A high-impact Executive, Board Member & Strategic Advisor | Driving Personalized Business Transformation | Board Prospects “Financial Leader to…
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John Dziewa
Board Member focused on Disability Advocacy & IT Manager at Fiserv
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Brooke Ellison
President, Brooke Ellison Leadership and Inclusion Strategies, LLC
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Ian Ruder
Editor-in-Chief at New Mobility Magazine
Updates
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"We were happy to be invited by United Airlines to the opening of their new Washington, DC office. United has been working with us to help improve the passenger experience for wheelchair users, and we appreciate their enthusiasm as we work together to make air travel a safer and more stress-free experience for our members," says Steve Lieberman, Director of Advocacy and Policy. Our team was proud to join representatives from American Association of People with Disabilities, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
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Edward Funches is the president of Inclusion Marketing and Advertisement Group, a community-driven enterprise that creates meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities and those who were formerly incarcerated. As a wheelchair user who was born and raised in Harlem, NYC, Edward understands firsthand the challenges faced by underserved communities. Through Inclusion, he continues to open doors for others, proving that with the right support and determination, success is achievable for everyone. Come hear from Edward at our Stronger Together Podcast tonight at 7:30 ET. Streaming LIVE on Facebook, Youtube or the Marc Network app.
President/Founder *Inclusion Marketing & Advertisement Group, Inc *Celebrity Report Magazine
Big thanks to my friend Carl Evans and his wife Evy for inviting me to the Build America Summit in DC during the Congressional Black Caucus. 🙏 This means a lot—not just to me, but to the communities I represent: people with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, and those experiencing homelessness. These are voices too often left out, yet they deserve to be heard. If you want to make a difference, you must be at the table. I’m grateful to have had that seat this week. 💙
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"While on my journey to medical school, I became well acquainted with our medical system through the patient lens. This truly motivated me to pursue medicine, knowing I could combine personal experience with clinical knowledge to provide patient care," says RJ, a third-year medical student and wheelchair user.
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Chapters across the nation are hosting United We Roll events to bring the disability community together to get active and promote accessibility. The goal is to move: in your wheelchair, your hand cycle, or even at home. Join us in championing our 38 chapters that support wheelchair users and advocate for change in their local communities. Find an event and support our cause: https://lnkd.in/gqh5_uT4
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United Spinal was a lifeline for Matt when he was first injured over 20 years ago, and our mission has remained the same. We’re here for people with spinal cord injuries and their loved ones. Find support: unitedspinal.org
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On Wednesday, September 24th, at 12:00PM ET, you can tune in LIVE for the next Meet an Advocate Live Stream that will be featuring Natalie Castrogiovanni. Natalie is the Founder and President of Motion Project Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those with spinal cord injuries and paralysis. After her own injury in 2004, she became a leading disability advocate, serving as Regional Champion with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and leading the Buffalo Chapter of United Spinal Association. In 2021, she fulfilled her dream by opening The Natalie Barnhard Center for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Recovery in Buffalo, NY—the first of its kind in Western New York. That same year, Natalie was selected as United Spinal Association’s Finn Bullers Advocate of the Year. As a best-selling author, award-winning advocate, and keynote speaker, Natalie continues to prove that life with a disability can still be purposeful, fulfilling, and thriving. We hope you can join us as Natalie updates us on being a featured author in the book Faith Unchained: Climbing to Freedom by God’s Grace, her upcoming Dominican Republic Missions Trip, Say Yes to the Dress, and so much more! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/g75f4qHk
Meet an Advocate: Natalie Barnhard-Castrogiovanni
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