United Spinal, Airbnb match wheelchair users in LA area with lodging

By HME News Staff
Updated 9:02 AM CST, Tue February 4, 2025
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association and Airbnb.org are joining forces to help wheelchair users impacted by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. Airbnb.org is offering wheelchair users who are displaced by the LA wildfires and eligible for its program up to 30 days of lodging in accessible stays in the region. United Spinal Association will facilitate Airbnb.org bookings through its disaster relief program, Ready to Roll. "Overcoming the challenges presented to people with disabilities by natural disasters requires the formation of a united front by non-profits, the government and leading enterprises,” said Vincenzo Piscopo, United Spinal president and CEO. “We cannot tackle these crises alone. I am deeply honored to partner with Airbnb.org to support wheelchair users impacted by the California fires. This collaboration exemplifies the critical role of collective action in relief and recovery.” As part of Ready to Roll and with generous support of the Neilsen Foundation, United Spinal has distributed life-saving grants to survivors of natural disasters for the better part of a decade. These grants have enabled wheelchair users to rebuild their accessible homes, replace costly durable medical equipment and accessible vehicles, and endure evacuations and other disruptions to everyday life. Wheelchair users affected by the wildfires can find out more information and apply here.
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