United Spinal DC Chapter

Empowering those living with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) in the Washington, DC metro area. Retweets =/= endorsements.

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

Sail with @SCIMetroDC & Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating #CRAB - no experience necessary!

⛵️⛵️⛵️

September 23, 2021 at 1PM at CRAB, 177 Defense Highway #9, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Email [email protected] for any questions and to RSVP.

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

#GetVaxxed: If you're a Montgomery or Prince George's County resident with disabilities, contact Sammi Hampton, Vaccine Outreach Assistant, at 240-898-2182 or [email protected] for assistance scheduling your vaccine or booster shot.

#wereallinthistogether #MDCILVAX #GoVAXMD

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

Q: Do #COVIDvaccines protect you more than a prior #COVID19 infection?

A: According to a new CDC study, COVID-19 #vaccines offer better protection than natural immunity alone.

Source: https://t.co/IfptzDzE3c

'cont

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

The next meeting of @NAMI_PGC's Support Group (via Zoom) for families caring for youth and young adults (ages 16-21) with #mentalhealth conditions is Thursday, August 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM.

Meeting is free, registration required: https://t.co/vLQGWrBauH

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

"#DisabilityPrideMonth has come around every July since 1990, and this year, disabled influencers have taken their self-celebration to @tiktok_us. The hashtag has since amassed over 40 million views." Check out some of the highlights via @Dexerto! https://t.co/4spqV1T5XH

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

Montgomery and Prince George's County residents with disabilities can also contact Independence Now's COVID Coordinator, Serena Jaros, for assistance scheduling your vaccine. Contact her at 240-898-2181 or send an email [email protected].

#wereallinthistogether

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

Getting the #COVIDVaccine can keep you from getting & spreading the virus.

#Vaccines also helps keep you from getting seriously ill if you get #COVID19.

Getting #vaccinated may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness.

#MDCILVAX

[United Spinal DC Chapter @SCIMetroDC]

Dallas!! Lead the charge!

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

Check out our Meet an Advocate chat with Dallas Disbro! Dallas is the President of the @SCIMetroDC of United Spinal and shared some great #advocacy advice. Watch here: https://t.co/g4IgF91hiU

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

Check out our Meet an Advocate chat with Dallas Disbro! Dallas is the President of the @SCIMetroDC of United Spinal and shared some great #advocacy advice. Watch here: https://t.co/g4IgF91hiU

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

Join us for our Pathways to #Employment meeting tonight at 5:00 pm ET! We will be sharing information on upcoming virtual job fairs. Register: https://t.co/o0tWGbmTvF

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

"A group of high school students at @BullisSchool in Potomac, Maryland, recently won two international awards for inventing and designing a device enabling people in #wheelchairs to push a baby stroller." Would you use this #adaptive device? https://t.co/tIKYicE6fV

[AAPD @AAPD]

BREAKING: @VP Harris will host a roundtable tomorrow with disabled people from across the country working to remove barriers to enfranchisement and build the power of the disability vote. #CripTheVote #RevUp

[United Spinal DC Chapter @SCIMetroDC]

What a beautiful way to celebrate disability pride month! This resolution recognizes our 75-year history & continued fight for the SCI/D, disability, and veterans community.

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

A new video series called Everlasting Love about Sex, SCI, MS and ALS will be premiering on Monday, July 5th @ 7 pm ET on Youtube! We encourage you to check out the trailer and share it with your colleagues and friends. @OurAbilities https://t.co/ku6t5ljEXw

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

Congratulations to United Spinal's CEO, @enzopiscopo, for being named one of the @CarnegieCorp 2021 #GreatImmigrants! Join us in celebrating the many ways that immigrants enrich our culture, strengthen our democracy, and improve our society. https://t.co/zLSjVbx4Cl

[Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries]

Calling all spinal cord injured people 🗣️

If you want to influence #mentalhealth provision for the #sci community, please spare 15 mins and complete this vital survey for us. . .

👉 https://t.co/KD6NU6RsU6

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

UnitedSpinal 2021 Roll on Capitol Hill: Share with the @FCC & your members of Congress the good, bad and ugly about your access to reliable, affordable #broadband service.  You can share your broadband experience at:  https://t.co/JezO3nNASZ. #DigitalDivide #BroadbandForAll

[Josh Weyland @jwey18]

It was such a great experience to participate in the virtual 2021 #ROCH21 with @UnitedSpinal along with representing the IL chapter @SCI_Illinois The different legislative pieces discussed with congressional staffers have bipartisan support and we feel strongly in their potential

[United Spinal @UnitedSpinal]

Meet an #Advocate, Natalie Barnhard, the 2021 recipient of the Advocate of the Year Award at the #ROCH on June 14-16! Hear about her amazing work through @MotionProjectNY and the upcoming grand opening of her #SCI Rehabilitation center in Buffalo, NY! https://t.co/6b3lqSn6Mg

[Independence Now, Inc. @InNowOrg]

The best time to start is NOW! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Get started on the path to #health and #wellness with @dpp2016's #AdaptiveFitness Class! The next virtual class is TOMORROW 4PM!

Register: https://t.co/fEZKlxkUp6

This program is generously supported by @ReeveFoundation. #PwD