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Written by Mackenzie Saunders: Living with a spinal cord injury or any disability means facing different barriers and obstacles on a regular basis. However, barriers can oftentimes be…

Written by Carly Verbeke: A few months ago, I was walking with a friend on the sidewalk and there was a group of people behind us. As my…

For the third time that week, I woke up screaming. Through my cries, I heard my mom jolt awake; I felt her hand slowly stroke my hair until…

Written by Carly Verbeke: Pete Sampras once said that baseball is America’s pastime, and the quote is still largely referenced today. However, the argument could also be made…

In 2009, Sammi Saunders Kesler was a high school junior with a desire to go into the medical field. Sammi—an Arizona native and natural leader—was 17 years old…

Written by Mackenzie Saunders: Sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead to many health issues; everyday functions such as bladder control, bowel control, and movement of major…

Written by Mackenzie Saunders: Swimming in a pool is a fun recreational activity that many people take for granted. Because of conditions such as spinal cord injuries, not…

Every day, members of the United Spinal community face unequal access or exclusion due to physical barriers and ineffective policies, practices, or procedures. When frustrations arise in healthcare,…

I am a lawyer. I am a lawyer who loves to be in the courtroom. But it inevitably happens each and every time I appear – those dreaded…

Wheel2Ride is an advocacy campaign focused specifically on ridesharing companies. This business platform is also referred to as Transportation Network Providers (TNPs), Transportation Network Operators (TNOs), or Transportation…