Judy Heumann: Mother of the Disability Rights Movement
Judy Heumann paved the way for many of the advances and privileges we enjoy today. We reflect on Heumann’s legacy, and look back at her long list of of accomplishments.
Doctors Still Have No Idea How to Treat People with Disabilities
Recent research shows that a shockingly high percentage of doctors are ill-prepared to treat people with disabilities. Tim Gilmer investigates the causes and how we can fight for more equitable
Why Journaling is Good for Your Mental Health – Christopher Reeve Foundation
Why Journaling is Good for Your Mental Health Posted by Lauren Presutti in Life After Paralysis on February 22, 2023 # Lifestyle, Mental Health Journaling is one of the easiest…
“Right to Repair” Bill Aims to Empower Colorado Power Wheelchair Users
As a manual wheelchair user himself, Colorado state Rep. David Ortiz knows how critical timely repairs can be when your wheelchair isn’t working. Something as simple as a missing bolt
Ms. Wheelchair America Crowns 2023 Winner and Celebrates 50 Years of Advocacy
Twenty-one women anxiously arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the week of August 15 to compete for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America 2023. But don’t be fooled by their sashes:
United Spinal Association Advocacy Helps Restore Access to Quality Care at Four Major Rehab Hospitals
Wheelchair users in Alabama, Massachusetts, Michigan and Texas are again guaranteed access to higher-quality medical care, thanks to increased funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. United Spinal Association’s policy
Six Things Wheelchair Users Should Know About Autonomous Vehicles
In cities across the United States, autonomous vehicles aren’t a scene from a far-fetched sci-fi movie. They’re a reality. It’s an understatement that autonomous vehicles, or self-driving vehicles, could change
United Spinal Celebrates a Win on SCI Model Systems
Due to United Spinal’s advocacy, in March Congress approved a $3.5 million funding increase for the National Institute of Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research 2022 budget. $2 million will go toward
As Millions Flee, Disabled Ukrainians Forced to Fend for Themselves
The war came quickly to Uliana Pcholkina’s doorstep. She and her husband, Vitalii, are manual wheelchair users who live in Bucha, a city just to the northwest of Kyiv, the
United Spinal Fights for Increased Funding for the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
Take action now before the latest extension on federal spending levels runs out on February 18. Urge your Congressional members to support increased funding for Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems. To