The Swiss Paraplegics Association (SPA) is the national self help organization for all spinal cord injuries, paraplegic and tetraplegic patients in its entirety. The Association facilitates addresses, represents and coordinates all of its members and its families concerns throughout entire Switzerland. It stands up for its members and champions all aspects of community. Including sports, legal matters, social aspects, culturally, building, vocational, political and personal affairs and facilitates the betterment of life quality, including the re-integration into society for its members.