HELLO!
Welcome to our site! United Spinal Association of Nebraska is a new nonprofit chapter under the United Spinal Association. We are dedicated to empowering and advocating for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) and all wheelchair users to achieve their highest quality of life.
Membership is free and open to all individuals who are living with a SCI/D, full-time wheelchair users, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers. Click the Become a Member button below and be sure to select the Nebraska chapter!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, November 12, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
If you are interested in accessible travel, I encourage you to join the webinar: Fora Accessible Travel Info Session: Travel, Become an Advisor, or Both!
Whether you're looking to travel more confidently or are interested in helping others plan accessible trips, this webinar has something for you. Register here: https://app.sequel.io/event/3acdfe8e-2953-43e4-bbe2-0119ed8f4578
Monday, November 16, 5:30 to 7 PM
Dinner at Sickie's Garage in Omaha
Register here: https://www.unitedspinalne.org/event-details-registration/dinner-at-sickies-garage-in-omaha
Tuesday, November 17, 7 PMNebraska Advocacy Group
Your voice matters. Join the United Spinal Association Nebraska Chapter for our next Advocacy Meetup, where we'll come together to discuss issues impacting the SCI/D community, share experiences, and explore ways to create meaningful change in Nebraska and beyond. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month
Link here: https://meet.google.com/xqg-eiac-uxo
Disaster Relief Grant ApplicationThanks to the Neilsen Foundation, United Spinal is accepting applications for Disaster Relief grants for individuals with (SCI/D) who have been impacted by natural disasters in 2026.
Click here for the application.
Buy–Sell–Trade is LIVE!We’ve launched a brand-new Facebook group just for our Nebraska community!
It’s the perfect place to buy, sell, or trade adaptive equipment.
Click here to join the fun
Explore for FREE in 2026!
Members can snag free tickets to the Kiewit Luminarium all year long!
Email contactus@unitedspinalne.org with your preferred date + number of tickets, and you're set!
ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS
Tell Congress to Defend Disability Rights
H. Res. 1586 is a powerful bipartisan resolution declaring that people with disabilities belong in our neighborhoods—not locked away in segregated institutions. As these fundamental civil rights face unprecedented attacks, this resolution draws a clear line in the sand to defend community living.
Contact your U.S. Representative to urge them to cosponsor H. Res. 1586, and ask your Senators to champion a matching resolution in the Senate!
Support the FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) has introduced the FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act (H.R. 9364) which would prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from requiring prior authorization for wheelchair repairs.
Please ask your members of Congress to support the FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act today!
Protect Access to Catheters and Ostomy Supplies
Medicare is planning to include highly individualized catheter and ostomy supplies in its competitive bidding program, which could shrink nationwide suppliers to fewer than ten and compromise patient access and health. Because these devices replace organ function, they should be legally exempt from such bidding. To prevent harmful supply shortages, Representatives Greg Murphy and Brad Schneider introduced the Access to Medical Supplies Act (H.R. 10787) to pause this plan for five years—please contact your members of Congress today to ask them to cosponsor this critical bill.
EVENTS
WAYS WE HELP
The Focus of Our Efforts
PEER MENTORING
We currently have peer mentors available. If you would like to be mentored by someone that has successfully adapted to life with SCI/D, fill out the Request a Mentor form and get paired with a mentor today!
If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor, we offer free online training. Individuals need to be at least 1-year post injury.
Contact our Peer Mentoring Coordinator at mentoring@unitedspinalne.org if you have questions.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Want to connect with others with SCI/D or that are full-time wheelchair users? Check out our Upcoming Events for a list of informal monthly events. We have events in Omaha and Lincoln, but we would love to sponsor an event in central/western Nebraska. Contact us if you would like to coordinate an event near you!
VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES
We host a virtual event each quarter to help our members learn about valuable resources in their communities, expand their knowledge on issues that impact individuals with SCI/D and discover new opportunities. This virtual option allows us to reach individuals across the state who may otherwise be unable to attend. Reach out to us if you have a topic you would like to learn more about!
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
The United Spinal Association offers many virtual supports to gather together folks with common interests such as parenting, technology, etc. as well as virtual social gatherings where you can meet and connect with other folks from around the country. Check out all the great opportunities at Support Groups - United Spinal Association. We know local connection is equally as important. Contact us at unitedspinalne@gmail.com if you would like more information on a virtual support group in Nebraska.
ADVOCACY
We are passionate about advocacy issues as they relate to accessibility, employment, transportation availability and access to services. We look forward to growing the chapters involvement in local and state issues as they impact individuals with SCI/D. Everyone should have a voice, and we want to support you in using your voice to make a difference in your community. Partnering with us as we gather together a team of people to lead our advocacy efforts. To learn more about the Nebraska Advocacy, email contactus@unitedspinalne.org
Become an Advocate
Anyone can sign up to be an advocate for people with disabilities here: https://unitedspinal.org/grassroots-advocacy-network
A very important thing to think about - at some point in everyone's life they will adopt some kind of disability, so advocating for others is advocating for everyone. Once signed up, you will receive text and email notifications notifying you of an area desiring your support. There is no participation requirement.
Advocacy Live
Every third Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.: https://unitedspinal.org/events/advocacy-live-at-1pm
And
https://unitedspinal.org/events/advocacy-live-at-5pm
Connect with other United spinal advocates to discuss advocacy efforts across the country, ask questions, share ideas and resources, and voice concerns and important issues regarding spinal cord injury and wheelchair user community.
Meet an Advocate:
Every month a United Spinal advocate is selected to be a guest on live stream to highlight their work and accomplishments with spinal cord injury or wheelchair user advocacy.
Join United Spinal Association Facebook to watch here: https://www.facebook.com/unitedspinalassociation
Join a Working Group
https://unitedspinal.org/working-groups
- Accessible Parking
- Outdoor Access
- Emergency Preparedness
- Care Support
- Accessible Transportation
- Health Access