Celebrating 75 Years of United Spinal Association

Membership, programs, policy and history — these four key elements shaped United Spinal into the premier nonprofit organization for the SCI/D community. We’ve devoted a section to each component and filled them with stories, posts and infographics in our attempt to cram 75 years of accomplishments and service into one issue. We hope you come away as proud as we are.

Members

Meet Rhonel

To understand what makes a United Spinal membership so powerful, we look at how one simple application opened up a new world for Florida member Rhonel Cinous.

Natalie Barnhard: 2021 Finn Bullers Advocate of the Year

Steve Wright chronicles the work and dedication United Spinal’s advocate of the year put in to realize her long-held dream of bringing world-class secondary rehab to her community.

A Gathering of Leaders

United Spinal’s annual Chapter Leadership Meeting in photos.

Programs

Technology for Everyone

The Tech Access Initiative connects members and tech industry titans to ensure a more accessible future. Aaron Broverman reports.

A Commitment to Helping

Steve Wright takes us behind the curtain of United Spinal’s Resource Center.

Policy

Shaping an Accessible World

Seth McBride digs into United Spinal’s top policy victories from curb cuts to home health care and beyond.

A Roll to Remember

United Spinal’s Roll on Capitol Hill in photos.

History

How We Became United Spinal

Josie Byzek recounts the events and personalities that framed United Spinal’s first 75 years.

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