Association News

Program Offers ElliQ Companion Robot to Seniors in Washington

A new program will offer AI-driven ElliQ companion robots to seniors who need additional support living in parts of the state of Washington.

The Neilsen Foundation announces the recipients of the 2022 Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize, a $1 million award.

United Spinal Association offers free virtual events through its Pathways to Employment program to help people with SCI return to work.

United Spinal Association announces the finalists for its #StrongWheeled Together Awards honoring individuals from the SCI/D community.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) launches its sixth annual STEPtember fundraising campaign on Thursday, September 1.

Reeve Foundation’s 2022 2nd Cycle Quality of Life grants spotlight Racial Equity and Rural Unserved & Underserved Populations.

Thought leaders in SCI research, science, and tech join with clinicians at Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo.

State Treasurer Fiona Ma and the California ABLE Act Board announce “We Are CalABLE” to promote CalABLE, a savings and investment program.

Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation announces three recipients of the Socrates Award, yearly funds to to aid SCI survivors’ ongoing care.

United Spinal Association will participate in a crew testing Callisto, embedded on NASA’s Orion spacecraft, during the Artemis I mission.

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host the 3rd annual Reeve Summit 2022 on October 13 and 14, 2022 in Washington, DC.

September marks National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month to raise awareness and funds for families living with neuromuscular diseases.

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) recently raised over $2M at its Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala in the Hamptons.

MD and IAFF kick off more than 250 Fill the Boot events to raise lifesaving funds throughout Labor Day weekend in over 25 states.