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United Spinal Association
Non-profit Organizations
Kew Gardens, NY 4,835 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
- Website
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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
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 leader & strategic partner, board member & advisor, and private equity investor.
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John Dziewa
Board Member focused on Disability Advocacy & IT Manager at Fiserv
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Josie Byzek
Senior Director of Communications & Digital Experience at United Spinal Association
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Brooke Ellison
President, Brooke Ellison Leadership and Inclusion Strategies, LLC
Updates
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Learn from workforce professionals providing financial education services to help people with disabilities achieve economic self-sufficiency from the LEAD Center: https://lnkd.in/g4VUQk-z
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Does the Americans with Disabilities Act require buildings to install elevators? Our ADA expert Marsha Mazz is here to explain and give helpful advice.
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Our advocacy team joined the latest episode of Permobil's Wheelchair Nerds podcast to explore the advancements in air travel accessibility. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/gGJGk6Vw
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Help us support wheelchair users in your community. unitedspinal.org/give
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“With United Spinal, there is someone there who has gone through exactly what you did. Someone who can share expert advice. Someone who can make it so much easier to get back into loving life and feeling grateful for all that I have,” says Sasha Blair-Goldensohn Blair-Goldensohn. “Then you open New Mobility Magazine, and you see stories about people doing so much in the world.” Please support our life-changing programs: unitedspinal.org/give
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Searches using Airbnb's accessibility filters have jumped 40% over the last year, so there’s never been a better time for wheelchair users to become hosts. Join us for insights on how to turn your space into a source of income and help make travel more accessible. Register: https://lnkd.in/gy4JMvMy
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The Chicago Abilities Expo was a success! Annie & Shannon got their wheelchairs fixed by Permobil, met New Mobility Magazine writer Bob Vogel & connected with folks at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Hey Chicago 👋 come say hi to Annie Streit & Shannon Kelly at the Abilities Expo this weekend! https://www.abilities.com
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Recent university grad Tyrese Alleyne-Davis thanks our Work Readiness program for sharpening his job-seeking skills.
My journey from university to the real world
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