Spinal Cord Advocates

Impact of Health Care Reform on People with Disabilities

Find out how recently enacted healthcare and insurance reforms affects people with disabilities.

United Spinal Association and NSCIA’s public policy collaboration has prepared an analysis of how the new law interfaces with disability. We highlight improvements and discuss problems that still exist. Read on to become an instant expert.

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Track How Your Senators and Representatives Vote

Those of you who would like to keep an eye on how your elected officials vote on the issues may want to try this free service.
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End The Pain

Submitted by Brenda from Pennsylvania in response to “What Are Your Issues?”

My issue is the inadequate pain relief. The DEA’s WAR ON DRUGS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIANS MUST END.
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Dave’s Story– Many Individuals Discover Rewarding Careers after Disability

Tom Scott
Editor, United Spinal Association

There is a myth that people with disabilities live on the public dole. Dave Collins, a 61 year-old, Illinois-native and Spinal Cord Advocate reader has proven otherwise.
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Is It Time to Abolish Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities?

Salaries for people with disabilities have historically been a contentious issue for many disability advocates.
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Housing Finally Made Available to People with Disabilities

It’s about time the federal government recognizes that people with disabilities need access to more affordable housing if they are to move from institutional care to community based settings.
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Did Congress Uninsure Itself?

Considering all of the recent ~~insanity~~ debate and misinformation, an uninsured Congress might just be a sobering taste of reality and a real eye opener for many honorables.
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Will Gains In Health Care Be Wiped Out

Submitted by Kevin from New York in response to “What Are Your Issues”.

I noticed in polls of late that the democrats are loosing a considerable amount of ground to republicans both in general and on many issues including health care.
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The Impact Of The New Tax On Medical Devices

A recent article in Cleveland.com discusses how the health care reform bill will affect the elderly and people with disabilities who use wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen and other medical devices?
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Federal Government Gets Failing Grades in Employing People With Disabilities.

Despite the federal government’s obligation to be a model employer of people with disabilities, it appears there is plenty of room for improvement — not just in hiring but also in promoting people with disabilities and providing them with reasonable accommodation for their disabilities.
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