NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal
Association is pleased to announce that it will host a virtual gala
and community event on Wednesday, November
10 at 6 pm EST, to celebrate
75 years of progress in building an inclusive world for people
living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).
"As we celebrate United Spinal's 75th anniversary, let's use
this historic moment to reflect, re-energize and refocus. We are
better positioned and more committed than we ever have been to
bring about a world where people with disabilities are truly equal
and included. Together, we can be the spark that ignites the
broader disability community and the vision that helps guide it,"
said Vincenzo Piscopo, United
Spinal's president & CEO.
The virtual event will bring together honorees and special
guests that will reflect on United Spinal's unique role to empower
the disability community and its champions.
Special guests will include Lin-Manuel
Miranda, Ali Stroker,
Carina Ho, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, and former Congressman
Steve Bartlett. Amna Nawaz, Chief Correspondent for PBS
NewsHour, will be serving as emcee.
Tickets for the virtual event are free. Register here.
Donations are welcomed.
Captioning, ASL, and audio description will be provided. The
event link containing the livestream video will be sent one day
prior to the event. Registrants will receive login instructions as
well as the event program.
Throughout its anniversary year, United Spinal has celebrated
members, advocates and disability trailblazers who have supported
the organization's vision of building an inclusive world.
The October issue of the United Spinal's membership magazine New
Mobility features 75 years of highlights, including the four key
elements that shaped the organization into the premier nonprofit
for the SCI/D community. Read more here.
Since its founding in 1946, United Spinal has provided people
with SCI/D, programs and services that maximize independence,
enable successful community living, and offer new opportunities to
become leaders, advocates, and innovators.
Among its achievements, United Spinal has improved VA benefits
for disabled veterans, drafted portions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and advocated for greater access to New York City's taxis, buses and subway
stations for wheelchair users and other individuals living with
disabilities.
United Spinal thanks its 75th anniversary sponsors who are
supporting its mission to empower people living with SCI/D.
For more information on United Spinal's 75th anniversary, visit
https://unitedspinal.org/75th-anniversary/.
About United Spinal Association
Formed in 1946, United
Spinal is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership
organization dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord
injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live
successful and fulfilling lives. Directed by people with
disabilities, United Spinal works to overcome the stigma of
disability and remove physical barriers to inclusion for wheelchair
users. Known for its revolutionary advocacy efforts, the
organization played a significant role in writing the Americans
with Disabilities Act, provided important contributions to the Fair
Housing Amendments Act and the Air Carrier Access Act, and was
instrumental in attaining sidewalk curb ramps and accessible public
transportation in New York City, which created the standard
accessibility model used in many US cities. With over 59,000
members across 49 chapters nationwide, United Spinal membership is
free and open to all individuals with SCI/D.
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