POLICY Policy and advocacy touch every part of our members’ lives, from what
wheelchairs they can access to where they can go in those wheelchairs and how they’ll get personal assistance, if needed, when they get there. United Spinal’s dedicated advocates ensure that our members’ voices are heard from city halls to the halls of Congress.
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1946: Founded as Eastern Paralyzed Veterans of America, United Spinal Association has always advocated for paralyzed veterans and always will.
1979-1983: One of United Spinal Association’s earliest and most enduring policy wins was ensuring accessible public transportation. Photo courtesy of MTA
