United Spinal marks 75th anniversary
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:05 AM CST, Tue February 16, 2021
NEW YORK – United Spinal Association celebrates 75 years of providing people with spinal cord injuries and disorders valuable programs and services that maximize their independence and quality of life. “As we reflect on United Spinal’s impact to advance disability rights throughout its history, we look forward to future progress in building an inclusive world that offers people with SCI/D new opportunities to become leaders, advocates and innovators,” said Vincent Piscopo, United Spinal’s president and CEO. United Spinal’s year-long anniversary campaign will highlight compelling stories of members, advocates and disability trailblazers that have supported the organization’s vision of building an inclusive world that welcomes wheelchair users and all people with disabilities. The organization will also celebrate and spotlight the work of its national network of chapters and peer support groups. The campaign will culminate with a virtual celebration showcasing its strong partnerships with corporations, disability leaders and elected officials. United Spinal has played a pivotal role in creating positive change in society – from improving Veterans Affairs benefits for disabled veterans to drafting portions of the American with Disabilities Act to ensuring New York City buses and subway states are accessible. For more information on the campaign, visit https://unitedspinal.org/75th-anniversary/.
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