Advocacy. Empowerment.
Independence.
Membership is Free
Individual membership in United Spinal Association of Georgia is free and open to people with spinal cord injuries or disorders, mobility disabilities, family members, care providers, health care professionals, and interested individuals.
Our members receive access to information specialists through United Spinal’s HelpDesk service, a one-year subscription to New Mobility magazine, access to our peer support programs, exclusive member benefits that includes discounts to products and services along with valuable information relating to the disability community. Sign up using the United Spinal Membership Form and choose “GA - Atlanta Chapter” from the Chapter dropdown menu.
Peer Support and Mentoring
Peer support is at the heart of our organization. We are fellow wheelers here to support and guide you on your way to living a meaningful and fulling life and living successfully in your community, despite any physical limitations you may be experiencing. We offer a robust peer support program that includes one-on-one peer mentoring, virtual and in-person support group meetings, and more casual meet-ups.
Advocacy Network
We advocate for benefits and regulations that are beneficial to paralyzed Americans and all people with disabilities.
Nerve Gaming: Adaptive Video Gaming and Esports
Supported by a generous grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to support Creating Opportunity & Independence, United Spinal Association of Georgia offers an Adaptive Video Gaming and Esports Program for recreational and competitive gamers.
Community Partners
“I’ve been a member for over 40 years and the benefits I have received are beyond measure!”
— Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH, C6-7 Quad
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
admin@unitedspinalatl.org
Phone
(404) 477-4977
United Spinal Association of Georgia
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN 84-2454132. Your donations are tax-deductible.
All proceeds from our activities serve our mission.
Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH
President, United Spinal Association of Georgia
Executive Director, Nerve Gaming
drtepper@unitedspinalga.org