United Spinal

Empowering wheelchair users to live independent and authentic lives ♿️

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Technology impacts individuals with disabilities by breaking down barriers to independence. In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, learn from our members about the adaptive tech they rely on and the way it enhances their daily lives. https://t.co/Iw3wMephcN

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As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight a valuable resource our members have access to. We partnered with BetterHelp to provide one month of therapy at no cost. Learn more & sign up for membership to receive the code: https://t.co/JuZJ8FrTeL

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Thanks for the focus on automated wheelchair securement with our SecureRide Coalition co-led by @GM & @access2crt Our work is moving forward: https://t.co/MBYYXxm9xb

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We are excited to release the 2026 State of AV, our comprehensive look at the progress being made by our members and the entire industry.

https://t.co/6ADrZg8TJ5

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Drawing from their experiences, our Care Support Working Group members share practical advice on how to write caregiver ads that stand out, attract the right applicants and lead to better long-term care relationships. https://t.co/xI18Jgqfc2

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Debbie Myers has been involved with our North Carolina Chapter for 23 years and currently serves as the chapter’s president. During her tenure, she has received countless calls about the chapter’s impact from wheelchair users and their family members. https://t.co/tie4gIQg0S

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“Many programs that are focused on the needs of people with disabilities are proposed to be cut. We don’t want to see that happen,” says Steve Lieberman, from Capitol Hill. Please support our mission: https://t.co/HywkHNwXsB

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This June, United Spinal's 14th annual advocacy conference goes virtual — the same impact and direct legislator engagement, but with more advocates than ever before. We need your support to continue amplifying the voices of our community! Please donate: https://t.co/AtnahLiWoh

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In 1946, a group of wheelchair users rolled into Grand Central Station to gather signatures for accessible housing legislation. It’s that same spirit that continues to drive United Spinal 80 years later. Read about our origin story & how we've evolved. https://t.co/bsqrojC7mD

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Homes with accessibility features are in high demand on Airbnb. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a host, this is a great place to start.

🏡 Accessibility Academy — Intro to Hosting with Accessibility Features
📆 April 22 @ 2pm ET
Register: https://t.co/KYoVCuvBCu

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At United Spinal, wheelchair users make up 40% of our program staff and 50% of our board. Read more about how inclusive workplaces help people with disabilities bring our whole selves, and all our skills, to work. https://t.co/5xSSvaWsIO

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Getting urology supplies shouldn’t feel overwhelming and now, it doesn’t have to. That’s why @ByramHealthcare partners with United Spinal Association to make urology supplies simple. Call 1-800-364-6057 today or visit: https://t.co/9jPGsbSAD1 https://t.co/Xs0PnwoQKK

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"I think the more diversity that can be brought to the table, the greater the impact that you can have. Disability spans all nationalities, all languages, all cultures, all ages. That intersectionality is important," says Allaina Humphreys. https://t.co/NTEaBUpl2n

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For our 80th Anniversary we’re expanding our work to Make Accessibility Part of Good Design. Our Story. Our Fight. Our Future. Visit https://t.co/rE8BpFe71t to learn how ACS helps create spaces that work for everyone.

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What if engineering students could help shape the future of accessible mobility? The SAE CivicProgress Challenge is for students to work on real vehicles to design solutions that improve accessibility for individuals with diverse mobility needs. Apply: https://t.co/os5ldv1tdx

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"I bought ADA tickets for a concert at my local county fair only to show up and discover they’d put the wheelchair seats on an awkward sloped hill with terrible sight lines. What are they required to do by the ADA?" Our ADA Expert, Marsha Mazz, responds. https://t.co/57FzA8rkRC

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We're at the LA @AbilitiesExpo! Come say hi to Ian, get an advanced copy of @NewMobilityMag's latest print issue and learn about all the resources we have to support wheelchair users.

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United Spinal’s Accessible Transportation Working Group is fighting for better access to ride share services.
https://t.co/mn0mcN1U40

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We all have doctors who don’t understand disability. But finding a good doctor doesn’t always mean finding an expert. Sometimes it means finding one who’s willing to listen and learn. If you have a great relationship with your doctor, share your story to [email protected].

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United Spinal is committed to advancing independence and access for wheelchair users year round, and we double our impact with help from sponsors like Edgepark. https://t.co/rXqdrP4E5h

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Using the subway in New York City as a wheelchair user is challenging. Arielle Rausin shows us a POV of how she navigates it using a pair of Meta AI glasses. Join our advocacy efforts and help make subways, buses, trains and air travel more accessible. https://t.co/7N5QXjbuvj