United On Wheels: The Wheelchair Lifestyle Podcast

On this episode we chat with former US Paralympian Gold Medalist Seth McBride who shares his story about overcoming spinal cord injury and making it to the Paralympic Games, not once but three times! Seth has lived a pretty extraordinary life. As a parent with a disability, wheelchair rugby athlete and editor at New Mobility Magazine, he has a few lessons to share with aspiring athletes who want to perform on the biggest stage or basically anyone who wants live life to the fullest. Check it out!

On this episode we share a truly valuable resource for the disability community! Help Hope Live (HHL) supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses. Our special guests Sonny Mullen, program manager at HHL and Kristen Sachs, HHL brand ambassador share the organization’s success and how individuals in need can take advantage of their one-on-one fundraising support!

On this episode we’re joined by Brook McCall and Ian Mackay, members of United Spinal’s Tech Access Group (TAG). Learn more about TAG and how cutting-edge technology is breaking down barriers to independence and greater quality of life in unprecedented ways for wheelchair users.

On this episode of the United on Wheels podcast, Paul welcomes two amazing moms to the show to discuss the important topic of how to talk to your children about disabilities. Teal Sherer, an actress and advocate for the inclusion of performers with disabilities in the entertainment industry talks about how she navigates being a mom who uses a wheelchair and how she approaches the disability conversation with her 6 year-old son. Kara Ayers, a psychologist. disability advocate, and mom of three shares the importance of honesty and openness when addressing disability and what we can all do to break down the stigma of living with a disability.

On this episode of United on Wheels Paul is joined by Stephen Lieberman, Director of Policy and Advocacy at United Spinal Association. They speak on the importance of District Mobilization. This is a must listen, tune in now!

On this episode of United on Wheels, Paul is joined by Christine Golden and Johnny Parker from our Vetsfirst Team. Did you know that prior to being called United Spinal, we were actually named “Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association?” Tune in to learn a bit about the Vetsfirst Team and what they do for our veterans.

Join Paul as he speaks with United Spinal’s Accessibility Services (ACS) Team members Kay Pearson, Marsha Mazz and Dominic Marinelli to discuss progress in building an inclusive world for wheelchair users and all people with disabilities. Accessibility Services is a team of professionals, including certified accessibility specialists, plan examiners, attorneys, architects and code enforcement officials who are skilled in applying state and federal accessibility requirements, including, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing, Section 504 and state/local accessibility requirements to your project. Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2021, United Spinal and its programs such as ACS have empowered people with disabilities to maximize independence and access their communities to pursue new opportunities.

On this special episode of United On Wheels, our host, Paul Amadeus Lane is joined by the new CEO of United Spinal Association, Vincenzo "Enzo" Piscopo. Listen to Enzo's injury story, his vision for United Spinal, his family life, tennis and much more! Tune in now!

On this episode Paul is joined by 3 guests who will provide advice and best practices on how to prepare for and implement a successful disaster recovery plan. Some of you may keep canned goods, MRE’s and some medical supplies. However, for individuals with SCI/D this list also includes care, equipment and so much more. Please listen in so that you will be more adequately prepared to handle a catastrophic disaster.

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On this episode Paul is joined by 3 guests who will provide advice and best practices on how to prepare for and implement a successful disaster recovery plan. Some of you may keep canned goods, MRE’s and some medical supplies. However, for individuals with SCI/D this list also includes care, equipment and so much more. … Continue reading Disaster Recovery Preparation →