Presenting #StrongWheeled Together: A Tribute to the Power of Community Building

 

United Spinal Newsletter | February 2022 

Presenting #StrongWheeled Together: A Tribute to the Power of Community Building

United Spinal Association is proud to officially debut  our #StrongWheeled Together campaign, which will run throughout 2022.

#StrongWheeled Together will bring our community together around initiatives in Mental Health and Wellness, Fitness and Athletics, and Emergency Preparedness. United Spinal will put pathbreaking community members in the spotlight during our November 10th #StrongWheeled Together Member Awards Event—and all year long on our #StrongWheeled Showcase.

As President/CEO Vincenzo Piscopo put it in this month’s Message From the CEO, “#StrongWheeled Together is a tribute to the power of community building and to all of those who have experienced the SCI/D journey. It is a beacon signaling to everyone out there with SCI/D that you do not have to do it alone, and you may untap something unexpected—or even extraordinary—in yourself when you are galvanized by community.”

Follow us on social media for the latest on the campaign, and bookmark our campaign landing page to learn more and stay in the loop. 

Growing Stronger Together on the Frontlines of Caregiving

Disability rights advocate and educator Steve Wright reflects on the complex role of caregiving in his marriage to ADA expert Heidi Johnson-Wright. Learn about how meeting the challenges they faced together and a shared passion for advocacy taught him that “we are 100 times more capable as a team. We truly can make a positive impact and achieve our goals – when we put our best strengths together.” Continue reading.

A Focus on Mental Health: Strength Comes in Many Different Forms

This year, United Spinal will be shining a spotlight on mental health and the unique struggles faced by the mobility disability community in this space. Michaela Devins of our Boston chapter delves into the motivation behind putting mental health and wellness center stage in the #StrongWheeled Together campaign, and gives a preview of what we have in store as we work toward de-stigmatizing mental health issues and providing information and resources. Read more.

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