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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…

Written by Mackenzie Saunders: Summer is a great time for participating in outdoor activities. Unfortunately, many common summertime activities are not accessible for those who have sustained spinal…

Automobile accidents and sports injuries may make up most of the spinal cord injuries that occur each year, but for Mackenzie Saunders, her low, incomplete injury falls on…

Written by Mackenzie Saunders: Last week, the United Spinal Association held their 8th annual Roll on Capitol Hill event, where around 100 advocates addressed issues that impact the…

Written by Mackenzie Saunders: As the weather gets warmer, many people look to boating as a way to cool off. While boating is a fun and exciting way…

With summer underway comes the increased frequency of a popular summertime activity: swimming. As swimming becomes more prevalent in these warmer months, so do spinal cord injuries caused…

Audrick Afatasi was a high school senior and standout football player when an attempted double flip at a trampoline park caused him to sustain a spinal cord injury.…