Check out the video above from the US Department of Labor. Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024
Check out the video above from the US Department of Labor. Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM
Adventurous Weekend 2024
Are you paralyzed?
Are you ready for an adventurous summer in Virginia Beach?
Click the registration survey link below to learn more about SPINALpedia, Determined2Heal, and United Spinal Association of Virginia’s 2024 Adventurous Weekend!
Spots are limited
Choose from 11 adaptive disability-friendly adventures and activities to participate in over three days (Friday – Sunday). Experience waterskiing, tubing, kayaking, and slingshot golfing to name a few.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/SPINALpediaVirginiaBeach2024
New Support Group for Parents
Check out the new virtual support group offered by United Spinal Association, Empowering Parental Caregivers that starts June 6th and will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings. Click to learn more and to register.
First Annual Casino Night A Success!
Many thanks goes out to all who supported and attended the First Annual Casino Night benefitting the programming set up for the members of United Spinal Association of Virginia who live with spinal cord injury/disease.
Please see below for a selection of photos taken at the event:
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- registration packets ready for our guests
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- Richard Bagby, Executive Director, welcoming everyone to the event
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- table center pieces
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- prizes donated by local businesses
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- Josh selling 50/50 raffle tickets
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- Jen, Richard, and Andi
Coming up on May 4th, 2023!
United Spinal Association Strong Wheeled Together
United Spinal Association, our National organization, launched a new campaign, #StrongWheeled Together on February 16, 2022:
Click here to learn more.
Join Us in Raising SCI Awareness
Our community is stronger when it comes together to educate the public on the challenges of living with spinal cord injury (SCI). As we celebrate SCI Awareness Month in September, show your support for our mission and community by raising awareness through your personal and professional networks. Below is content you can share throughout September to help spread awareness. If you share on your social media networks, use hashtags.#UnitedSpinal #WeRollUnited #SCIAwareness. Thank you for your support!
- SCI Facts & Figures
- United Spinal History Video
- Disability Etiquette Booklet & PSAs
- New Mobility Magazine
- ADA Corporate Challenge
- Member Success Stories
United Spinal Association Covid-19 Support
4/23/20 Update!
While USA is not currently awarding any new grants at this time, please continue to complete the online form below in order to be notified when more will be granted in about 2 weeks or so. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
United Spinal Association has been awarded a grant from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation which allows our members to apply for Covid-19 Relief Grant of $500 for individuals with SCI/D who are experiencing hardships due to circumstances related to Covid-19.
Click here to read more and to apply for the grant. To learn more about Craig Hart Neilsen, click here.
UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA, SPORTABLE CREATE EMERGENCY SUPPORT PROGRAM
We sincerely hope this message finds you healthy, happy, and safe! These are definitely trying times for everyone as the most effective defense of COVID-19 continues to be self-isolation from friends and the public in general. Understanding that these guidelines will be implemented for an indefinite period of time, and the reality that these policies disproportionately effect individuals in our community, we are working hard to alleviate some of the unique stresses placed on individuals with SCI/D and their families.
This morning, Sportable and USAofVa are announcing that we have joined forces to offer you assistance in the form of an Emergency COVID-19 Relief Program. We will be sourcing products in high demand (hand sanitizer, gloves, disinfectant wipes, etc.), groceries, medical supplies, and any necessary items that would otherwise require you to break self-isolation to obtain. Employees and dedicated volunteers will be doingcontact free deliveries.
We are extremely grateful to the Craig H. Nielsen Foundation for affording us the opportunity to further assist our community in adhering to best self-isolation practices and alleviate some of the financial strain this pandemic is causing.
Individuals with SCI should visit Sportable.org where they will find more information about this program, including an online survey that will serve as an application. Requests will be fulfilled on a highest-need basis. For more information about the Emergency Support Program, please contact Wendy Bondeson at wendy@sportable.org, or call 804-340-2991.
The SCI/D community is the most resilient and adaptive group of people society has seen. We will get through this together. As always, we are stronger united.
