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    - Additional Info 
          - [Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer)
          - [Causes](https://www.spinalcord.com/causes-of-non-traumatic-traumatic-spinal-cord-injuries)
          - [Symptoms](https://www.spinalcord.com/signs-symptoms-of-spinal-cord-injuries)
          - [Prognosis](https://www.spinalcord.com/prognosis-of-spinal-cord-injuries)
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- [Brain Injury](https://www.spinalcord.com/traumatic-brain-injury-acquired-brain-injury) 
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          - [ Focal Brain Injury](https://www.spinalcord.com/focal-brain-injury)
          - [ Subdural Hematoma](https://www.spinalcord.com/subdural-hematoma)
          - [ Concussion](https://www.spinalcord.com/concussion)
          - [ Brain Aneurysm](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-aneurysm)
          - [ Coma](https://www.spinalcord.com/coma)
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          - [ Brain Lobes Overview](https://www.spinalcord.com/lobes-of-the-brain)
          - [ Frontal Lobe](https://www.spinalcord.com/frontal-lobe)
          - [ Parietal Lobe](https://www.spinalcord.com/parietal-lobe)
          - [ Occipital Lobe](https://www.spinalcord.com/occipital-lobe)
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          - [ Limbic Lobe](https://www.spinalcord.com/limbic-lobe)
          - [ Insular Cortex](https://www.spinalcord.com/insular-cortex)
    - Additional Info 
          - [Brain Injury Treatment](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-treatment/brain-injury-lab)
          - [ Brain Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-lawyer)
          - [ Causes](https://www.spinalcord.com/causes-of-traumatic-and-acquired-brain-injuries)
          - [ Symptoms](https://www.spinalcord.com/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-symptoms)
          - [ Prognosis](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-prognosis-for-tbi-abi)
          - [ Resources For Veterans](https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/best-resources-for-veterans-with-spinal-cord-injuries)
- [Treatment ](https://www.spinalcord.com/treatment-for-brain-spinal-cord-injuries) 
    - [Physician Directory](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-and-spinal-cord-injury-physician-directory)
    - [Rehabilitation Directory](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-hospitals-rehabilitation-directory)
    - [Intensive SCI Rehabilitation Centers](https://www.spinalcord.com/intensive-sci-rehabilitation-centers)
    - [Technology Advancements ](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-technology-advancements)
    - [Activity Based Therapy Centers](https://www.spinalcord.com/activity-based-therapy-centers)
    - [Brain Injury Treatment](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-treatment/brain-injury-lab)
    - [Prevention](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-prevention)
- [Legal Options](https://www.spinalcord.com/legal-considerations-for-common-types-of-brain-and-spinal-cord-injuries) 
    - Legal Assistance 
          - [Brain Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-lawyer)
          - [Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer)
          - [Where To Start](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-where-to-start)
          - [When To Get A Lawyer - eBook](https://www.spinalcord.com/your-guide-to-knowing-when-to-get-a-lawyer)
          - [Speak With An Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-legal-help-get-a-lawyer)
          - [Protecting an Accident Scene](https://www.spinalcord.com/protecting-an-accident-crime-scene)
    - Legal Considerations 
          - [Overview](https://www.spinalcord.com/legal-considerations-for-common-types-of-brain-and-spinal-cord-injuries)
          - [Car Accidents](https://www.spinalcord.com/car-accidents)
          - [Contact Sports](https://www.spinalcord.com/contact-sports)
          - [Acts of Violence](https://www.spinalcord.com/acts-of-violence)
          - [Workplace Injuries](https://www.spinalcord.com/workplace-injuries)
          - [Slips and Falls](https://www.spinalcord.com/slips-and-falls)
          - [Contusions](https://www.spinalcord.com/contusions)
    - Personal Injury Claims 
          - [Types](https://www.spinalcord.com/types-of-personal-injury-claims)
          - [How to File a Personal Injury Claim](https://www.spinalcord.com/how-to-file-a-personal-injury-claim-for-a-brain-or-spinal-cord-injury)
- [Resources](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-resources) 
    - Coping & Support 
          - [Survivor Stories](https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/topic/survivor-stories-inspiration)
          - [Family & Friends](https://www.spinalcord.com/family-friends-of-brain-spinal-cord-injury-patients)
          - [Support Groups](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-support-groups)
          - [Support Groups Interactive Map](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-support-groups-map)
          - [Advocacy Groups](https://www.spinalcord.com/advocacy-groups)
    - Financial Resources 
          - [Financial Help](https://www.spinalcord.com/financial-resources)
          - [Grants](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-grants)
          - [Compensation](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-compensation)
          - [Brain & SCI Medical Expenses](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-and-spinal-cord-injury-medical-expenses)
          - [Money Management Tips](https://www.spinalcord.com/money-management-tips)
          - [Life Care Plan](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-life-care-plan)
    - Legal Assistance 
          - [Brain Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-lawyer)
          - [Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer)
          - [Where To Start](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-where-to-start)
          - [Speak With An Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-legal-help-get-a-lawyer)
          - [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://www.swoperodante.com/tampa-personal-injury-lawyer/)
    - Digital Resources 
          - [Frequently Asked Questions & Answers](https://www.spinalcord.com/frequently-asked-questions-and-answers)
          - [When To Get A Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/your-guide-to-knowing-when-to-get-a-lawyer)
          - [Organizing Life From A Hospital](https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/traumatic-injury-digital-tools-organize-from-hospital)
          - [Free Brain and Spinal Cord eBooks](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-resources)
          - [Spinal Cord Infographics](https://www.spinalcord.com/infographics)
          - [SCI Life Uncovered Podcast](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-life-uncovered/episode-1)
- Local Resources 
    - [Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resources ](https://www.spinalcord.com/florida-sci-resources)
    - [Local Assistance](https://www.spinalcord.com/florida-personal-injury-claims)
    - [Map of State Resources](https://www.spinalcord.com/state-programs)
- [Community](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-community) 
    - [Trusted Organizations](https://www.spinalcord.com/trusted-by-the-spinal-cord-injury-community)
    - [Events Calendar](https://www.spinalcord.com/events)
    - [Podcast](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-life-uncovered/episode-1)
- Recognition 
    - [Best of Awards](https://www.spinalcord.com/best-of-awards)
    - [Trusted By Designation](https://www.spinalcord.com/trusted-by-the-spinal-cord-injury-community)

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# 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill

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## 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill

Roll on Capitol Hill is United Spinal’s annual legislative advocacy event that addresses issues that impact the health, independence and quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders, including disabled veterans.

Every summer our member advocates visit with and educate Congressional leaders about the policy issues affecting the spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) community.

Over 100 wheelchair users, advocates, partners and friends gather to address priority legislative concerns and meet with their Congressional representatives on Capitol Hill in over 200 scheduled meetings to discuss healthcare, employment, independent living and self-sufficiency, community integration, housing, transportation and preserving disability benefits and protecting disability rights.

**Schedule**

- 6/23/19: Welcome Reception, 6- 8 p.m.
- 6/24/19:  Advocate Education Day & Sponsor Expo, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- 6/25/19: Congressional Awards Reception, 5-7 p.m.

### Event Video

### Brochure

View the brochure handout for 8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill:

[![8th Annual Roll on Capitol Hill](https://www.spinalcord.com/hubfs/2019_ROCH-1.png)](https://www.spinalcord.com/hubfs/2019_ROCH-1.png)

Event Details

- Dates: June 23, 2019 - June 26, 2019
- Time: All Day Event
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Phone Number: [(718) 803-3782 ext. 7253](tel:(718)%20803-3782%20ext.%207253)

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### Spinal Cord Injury

- [Types of Spinal Cord Injuries](https://www.spinalcord.com/types-of-spinal-cord-injuries)
- [Secondary Complications](https://www.spinalcord.com/secondary-complications-after-sci-spinal-cord-injury)
- [Causes](https://www.spinalcord.com/signs-symptoms-of-spinal-cord-injuries)
- [Symptoms](https://www.spinalcord.com/types-of-spinal-cord-injuries)
- [Prognosis](https://www.spinalcord.com/prognosis-of-spinal-cord-injuries)
- [Legal Help](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-legal-help-get-a-lawyer)

### Brain Injury

- [Types of Brain Injuries](https://www.spinalcord.com/types-of-traumatic-brain-injury)
- [Causes](https://www.spinalcord.com/causes-of-traumatic-and-acquired-brain-injuries)
- [Symptoms](https://www.spinalcord.com/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi-symptoms)
- [Prognosis](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-prognosis-for-tbi-abi)
- [Legal Help](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-legal-help-get-a-lawyer)

### Finding Treatment

- [Physician Directory](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-and-spinal-cord-injury-physician-directory)
- [Rehabilitation Directory](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-hospitals-rehabilitation-directory)
- [Technology Advancements](https://www.spinalcord.com/sci-technology-advancements)
- [Prevention](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-prevention)

### Legal Options

- [Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer)
- [Brain Injury Lawyer](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-injury-lawyer)
- [Types of Personal Injury Claims](https://www.spinalcord.com/types-of-personal-injury-claims)
- [Where To Start](https://www.spinalcord.com/brain-spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-where-to-start)
- [Local Assistance](https://www.spinalcord.com/florida-personal-injury-claims)

#### [About Us](https://www.spinalcord.com/about-us)

Spinal cord injuries are traumatic for patients and their families. They cause disruptive changes to every aspect of your life and there is a lot of new information to navigate and understand. Our experts have collected everything in one place to help you learn more about your injury, locate doctors and treatment centers, find financial support, and get assistance navigating your next move.

[Learn More About SpinalCord.com →](https://www.spinalcord.com/about-us)

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