Queensboro Council For Social Welfare

Queens County is one of 62 counties in New York. Queens County is better known as Queens, one of the five boroughs of New York City. The estimated population in 2004 was 2,237,216. This was an increase of 35 per cent from the 2000 census. The county was named for Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II. It is the ninth largest country in the nation (by population), and ranked first in the state for population growth during the 1990 s. Listed places in Queens County include: airports (2), archives (1), cemeteries (29), colleges (5), communities (71), historic districts (4), hotels (30), libraries (62) and museums (4). Communities in Queens County include Arverne, Astoria, Auburndale, Bayside, Beechhurst, Bellaire, Belle Harbor, Bellerose, Blissville and Breezy Point.

The United Spinal Association, based in Kew Gardens, NY, is dedicated to empowering individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders, as well as all wheelchair users, by advocating for their rights and enhancing their quality of life. They provide a range of resources and support services, including peer mentoring, accessible parking information, and health and wellness programs. Committed to fostering a strong community, the organization offers free membership to wheelchair users and their families, while also engaging in advocacy efforts to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Through various initiatives, including the Advocacy Impact Fund, United Spinal works to amplify the voices of wheelchair users and address critical issues affecting their independence and access to essential services. Generated from the website