Spinal Network

An Affiliate Chapter of United Spinal
Association

Let's build a world where Community means Integration and Inclusion, where Community means Participation, and where Community means Independence.

Mission Statement

Spinal Network's mission is to promote community integration, participation, and independence for individuals with a disability requiring the use of a wheelchair for their mobility, by providing the tools and community support to be successful in their work and personal lives. Our goal is to maximize quality of life, raise self-esteem and improve physical and mental health.

Vision Statement

Spinal Network creates pathways to success through events, assistive technology loans, peer mentoring and support, and other impactful programs that promote community integration, participation, and independence. Our sponsors and partners, all of whom share this vision, collaborate with Spinal Network by providing resources and supporting its programs to achieve its goals.

Walk & Roll - August 3rd

Next Walk & Roll will be August 3rd at South Shores Park (see Google Map link). We will meet at 10am by the boat launch, it is paved and there are places with shade. This event is open to everyone.

Google Map

Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair 2024

The 2024 Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair was held at Crown Point Park North on Mission Bay. It was a great success and we couldn't have asked for better weather.

A special shout out to the following:

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) for feeding everyone once again.
Convatec for supporting the event and Spinal Network
Sean Peterson from GoldenBoy Mobility for managing the 75 volunteers
Kelly Twichel from Access Traxx for making sure the mats were there and set up
The Omeo Team (thanks Amber) for always having our back
University of St. Augustine for getting the word out to their student, a great turn out of volunteers
Sprouts Family Market for providing the water, fresh fruit and the special request sandwiches
Rusty the Kayak Man who provided such a great experience on the water
Amy Legara and Team from Adaptive Freedom Foundation for providing adaptive paddle board
Amanda from Amanda's Adaptive Martial Arts for providing essential skills for self defense
Michael Kojis with Social Security Admin. sharing valuable resources
The City of San Diego's Therapeutic Recreation team for co-sponsoring the day and running the handcycle event
JT and Crew from Roll to Success for running the wheelchair basketball event
Mike Rosenkrantz from SoCal Adaptive Sports for coordinating Boccia, Pickleball and Disc Golf, you da man Mike
Dr. Domingo and her DPT students from SDSU for running the Adaptive Fitness
The Spinal Network Family for doing all that you do to make the day a great experience
Wheelchair Dancers Organization for the excellent performance mid day, thank you so much
Mobility Solutions for taking care of our equipment, this is our mobility and you treat it with such respect, thank you
RISE Healthcare, new to this crazy group and you fit right in, you provided great demonstrations and shared valuable resources
Matia Mobility showed their mobility device, Paul it was great to meet and thanks for sharing the device and bringing about a lot of smiles
Last but certainly not least, Challenged Sailors San Diego, we have had the opportunity to collaborate with this great group of people, the smiles when our folks return from a couple hours of sailing on the bay tells the story

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Podcast Series

The Spinal Network Podcast Series has several podcasts to listen to, diverse subject matter, interesting people and a lot of fun. Use this link to access our list of podcasts and where you can find them. Podcast Series

What's New

Have you noticed a bigger Spinal Network presence on social media? Here is the reason why. Meet Alexandra, our Director of Social Media.

Event Video

Here is a link to the video from our 2023 Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair. Aaron from Model Image Media did a fantastic job of capturing the true essence of the event. Event Video

MCAP Community Calendar for San Diego County

Click on the calendar image above to go to the MCAP Community Calendar for San Diego County. See events designed specifically for our disability community.