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Last updated on April 29, 2008

United Spinal Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.

Description:
United Spinal enhances the lives of its members through its service and program offerings in:

• Counseling
• Wheelchair and assistive technology consultation
• Veterans Services
• Sports and recreational opportunities
• Peer coaching
• Health and benefits information
• Self-advocacy coaching and support
• Disaster assistance
  
  

United Spinal supports vital research and education by:

• Providing over $52 million for cutting-edge spinal cord research
• Launching and supporting two of the most prominent research facilities in the nation
• Sponsoring the nation’s premiere Spinal Cord Medicine and Health Conference
• Supporting three national organizations for SCI healthcare professionals
• Offering lectures, training programs, and seminars
• Publishing high impact, informative journals and publications
  
  

United Spinal facilitates social and regulatory change by:

• Advocating at the national, state and local levels
• Participating in action coalitions and groups
• Educating the public through outreach, campaigns, and publications
• Giving expert testimony at governmental hearings and inquiries
• Providing our 60 years of experience to numerous advocacy endeavors
• Supporting the goals, ambitions, and desires of our members and the disability community.



History:
Expanding Opportunities for People with Spinal Cord Disabilities for Over 60 Years

United Spinal Association was founded in 1946 by veterans with spinal cord injuries to help enable members, as well as others with disabilities, to lead full and productive lives.

Approximately 700,000 Americans have disabilities related to the spinal cord including spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, polio, spina bifida, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The road back to a full and productive life has been charted and paved by United Spinal Association. We have been committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with spinal cord disabilities through our various outreach activities, services and programs. United Spinal Association’s membership is free and open to all these individuals, regardless of their ages.

The core belief of the membership and the staff of United Spinal have remained unchanged for over 60 years––that, despite SCI/D, a full, pro-active, and rewarding life is not only possible, it is within the reach of anyone with the strength to believe it and the courage to make it happen.

Please take a moment and learn more about our many exciting programs and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.



Contact person: Estrellita Bravo, Human Resources Manager, (718) 803-3782 x309, (email)
Office fax number: (718) 803-0414

Address:


75-20 Astoria Boulevard Jackson Heights, NY 11370 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.unitedspinal.org

Directions:

Take the Grand Central Pkwy W via EXIT 13 toward LA GUARDIA AIRPORT / TRIBORO BR Take EXIT 5 toward Marine Air Term / STEINWAY ST Stay STRAIGHT to go onto GRAND CENTRAL PKWY / ASTORIA BLVD N. Continue to follow ASTORIA BLVD N Turn LEFT onto 49TH ST Turn LEFT onto ASTORIA BLVD S End at 7520 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, NY 11370-1131, US   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 7 line/Roosevelt Avenue,   Walk distance (in minutes): 20 min   Nearest Bus Stop: Q47/ corner of 77th street and 25th avenue, 1 min minute walk

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