Thursday, March 01, 2018

United Spinal Newsletter


United Spinal Association
 
One of the Deadliest Hurricane Seasons Ever
The 2017 hurricane season upended hundreds of thousands of lives. Cindy Otis reports on United Spinal’s relief efforts for those with disabilities. Read more.

Our Resource Center Continues to Thrive
Since 2011, United Spinal’s Resource Center team has tackled over 20,500 cases, assisting people with SCI/D, including our Nation’s veterans to live full, independent lives in the community. Check out our Resource Page and share with your friends and loved ones.

Moving Forward with Our Peer Mentoring Program
There is no greater support than that of your peers. Learn how our national network of peer support groups is changing lives for the better from those who have participated in this rewarding program.

Jim Weisman Honored as Humanitarian of the Year
Our NYC chapter presented Jim Weisman, president and CEO of United Spinal with the 2018 Peter Zarba Humanitarian of the Year Award. Jim has spent over 35 years working to protect the rights of people with disabilities and advocating for inclusion and accessibility.

Sexual Sustainability After SCI
In the latest United Spinal webinar, Dr. Marcalee Alexander shares valuable insight on sexuality after SCI, what your potential is, how our unique backgrounds affect us and how our medical care may be impacting our ability for sexual satisfaction. View the webinar here.

H&R Block Tax Referral Program
For every new client who files their taxes with H&R Block or Block Advisors, $20 will be donated to United Spinal. Just present this referral form to your tax preparer prior to completion of the initial tax interview. Use referral code: 40010001098837.
New Mobility Magazine, February 2018
Sex, Wheels & Relationships: Couples We Love

Does Your Bladder Bug You?
Urinary symptoms are common after spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis. Please consider taking one of the following surveys on urinary symptoms to help validate a new self-assessment tool to help diagnose UTI. Take the surveys here.

Find the Right Support
United Spinal Peer Support Groups set the highest standards in assisting people living with SCI/D to overcome challenges and remove roadblocks that limit independence. Find a peer support group near you!

Our Business Member Champions
Take a moment to visit with our United Spinal Business Member Champions. These are businesses who have made a special commitment to partner with us and further our mission. Go there.
 
 
Catch United Spinal at These Upcoming Events
NMEDA Annual Conference & Expo - March 6-8, Daytona Beach, FL
International Seating Symposium - March 6-9, Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

Our mailing address is:
120-34 Queens Blvd. #320
Kew Gardens, NY 11415


           
 

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