CONNECT
EMPOWER
ENGAGE
United Spinal Association of Iowa strives to CONNECT individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D), and all wheelchair users, including families, caregivers, and professionals. Our members EMPOWER each other to ENGAGE in active and healthy lifestyles.
- Bowling
Accessible bowling (adaptive devices provided) for members and their friends/family.
- Socials
Spend time getting to know each other, make new friendships and strengthen others, with people who share the same experiences from having a spinal cord injury/disorder or other mobility impairment.
- IowAbility Fair — Featuring Walk-N-Roll Fundraiser
An all-day event showcasing a vast array of adapted recreation & sport opportunities inclusive for ALL, as well as products and services designed for individuals living with physical disabilities. Visit the Fair’s website to learn more and/or visit its Facebook page for the latest info.
Pop-up events also happen during the year.
Peer Mentors are available to help individuals adapt to their new “normal life” living with a spinal cord injury or disorder. Mentors can meet them at hospitals/clinics, anywhere that’s accessible in their community, or virtually. Learn more by visiting our Peer Support page.
FREE use of our accessible recreation equipment (golf, handcycling, bowling, kayaking, and MUCH more). You must be a current member to borrow any of the equipment. 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, X/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.