United Spinal Association
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
United Spinal Association is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization focused on supporting people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans. The organization is based in New York and has between 51 and 200 employees, headquartered at 120-34 Queens Boulevard #320, Kew Gardens, New York 11415. Its work is directed by people with disabilities and aims to reduce disability stigma and remove physical barriers for wheelchair users. Its activities include advocacy for disability rights, provision of resources and peer support, and efforts to promote independence through employment and equal access to housing, shopping, and recreational opportunities, as well as civic participation and self-advocacy. The organization pursues partnerships with other groups and corporations, such as the Lakeshore Foundation, Whirlpool Corporation, Recare, the Kelly Brush Foundation, and Airbnb, to advance its mission.