United Spinal launches impact fund
By HME News Staff
Updated 9:49 AM CDT, Tue March 11, 2025
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association has launched its Advocacy Impact Fund to defend disability rights and social programs that benefit people with disabilities. The fund will help provide the association with the resources to expand its nationwide Grassroots Advocacy Network to ensure that policymakers hear the needs and challenges of wheelchair users firsthand. "In these uncertain times, it's more critical than ever that our elected officials hear from the people they represent,” says Senior Director of Advocacy and Policy Steve Lieberman. “People with disabilities are a part of every community, and to ensure that we are heard, we are building a nationwide network of advocates that can't be ignored." The fund will also:
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Fund legal and policy action to challenge discriminatory laws and regulations.
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Support education campaigns to raise awareness and foster allyship.
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Provide resources and training to help wheelchair users become effective self-advocates.
Potential donors can contribute by texting Grassroots to 53555 or visiting the Advocacy Impact Fund landing page.
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