Welcome to United Spinal Association Iowa Chapter
The leaders of this non-profit organization strive to CONNECT individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries or disorders, including families, caregivers, and professionals. Our members EMPOWER each other to ENGAGE in active and healthy lifestyles.
Program Overview
- Bowling
A free round of accessible bowling (adaptive devices provided) for all. Friends and family are encouraged to participate.
- Socials (Eat & Greet)
We take the opportunity to have a meal together, do some fun, group activities, and spend time getting to know each other. This is when we’re able to make new friendships, and strengthen others, with people who share the same experiences from having a spinal cord injury or disorder.
- Adapted Living & Recreation Expo*
An all-day event showcasing a vast array of adapted recreation & sport opportunities inclusive for ALL, as well as products and services designed for living with a spinal cord injury or disorder.
Find more details about these on the Events page.
*The Expo has transitioned into the IowAbility Fair and is co-hosted with the Spina Bifida Association of Iowa. Visit the Fair’s website to learn more.
Peer Mentors are available to help individuals adapt to their new “normal life” living with a spinal cord injury or disorder. Mentors meet them at hospitals, clinics, or anywhere that’s accessible in their community. They can even just “meet” via phone calls or using the Internet (video conference, email, chat). Visit our Peer Mentoring page to learn more about the program or contact us.
Free rental of accessible recreation equipment (golf, pinball, cycling, bowling, kayaking, and much more). You must be a current member to use this chapter program. If you’re not a member, join today!
We want to educate our members to become their own advocates at the level they are comfortable with: self, local, state and/or federal. Our hope is to provide a basic education on the principles of advocacy and how to build working relationships with legislative offices and other groups to create positive change for the SCI/D community and others in Iowa. Visit our Advocacy Group on Facebook to see the current issues we’re discussing.
Our email newsletter features information about events and members throughout the state. Let us know what’s going on in your neck of the woods!
Keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please follow us and share posts with your friends! We use these platforms to further our mission.
The Iowa Disability Equipment Swap is a resource for members to buy, sell, & trade their accessible and medical supplies and equipment via private Facebook group. Items aid those with disabilities. Visit this group on Facebook to join.