New Mobility is the membership publication of United Spinal Association, whose mission is to empower people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
New Mobility is the membership publication of United Spinal Association, whose mission is to empower people with spinal cord injuries and related disabilities to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Since his C5-7 spinal cord injury in 1988, Michael Collins has been
bringing information about disability and accessibility to the mainstream
and disability communities. Mike began writing for New
Mobility in 1991 and went on to author two NM columns
— Everyday Advocacy and Motorvation (as “Uncle Mike”). Besides
writing, Collins has served as executive director of both the California
State Independent Living Council and the National Council on
Disability. He attributes much of his success to an ability to convert
frustration into actions necessary to achieve change, and he strives to
share that information in his writing.