Paraplegia News articles from April 2003

Paraplegia News archives from April 2003

Changing lives. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003

Striking message. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003

Dandy devices. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003

Rethink the attitude. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003

Petition for change. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003

Wanderin' wheelers. (Reasons Remarks).(disabled persons travel across the country)
April 1, 2003

Time to ride! People have questioned why large bus companies don't have lift-equipped vehicles. But change has arrived!
April 1, 2003

Discover Ireland and Scotland. (Travel Tips).
April 1, 2003

A jewel in the Mediterranean. (Travel Tips).(access for the disabled)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

The spirit of the West. (Travel Tips).(visiting Colorado )
April 1, 2003

Funding assistive technology. (Computer Corner).
April 1, 2003

Holistic medicine & SCI: exploring the options: what is "holistic medicine?" How might it work for people with SCI?(spinal cord injuries)
April 1, 2003

Exercise & MS (Part 1). (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis )
April 1, 2003

Complement your healthcare. (Living Well).(researching complementary and alternative medicine)
April 1, 2003

Disability and the State of the Union: when civic leaders understand the issues that touch our lives and are dedicated to their constituents, Americans with disabilities benefit.
April 1, 2003

Motorized assistance. (Mobility & More).(enhanced power wheelchair)
April 1, 2003

B-I-G news. (Mobility & More).(power wheelchairs for obese persons)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Virtual power. (Mobility & More).(students design power wheelchair driving software)
April 1, 2003

Windshield cleaner for adaptive vehicles. (Mobility & More).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Power-chair safety. (Mobility & More).(wheelchair safety)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Fly-fishing area. (Sports & Recreation).(Zane E. Barnes honored)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Desert trapshoot. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Duck duck goose. (Sports & Recreation).
April 1, 2003

Program expansion. (Sports and Recreation).(wheelchair sports program)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Meeting the challenge: Reagan Washington National Airport's new terminal is designed for accessibility, not just complying with codes.
April 1, 2003

Employment means taking responsibility. (On the Job).
April 1, 2003

Ticket to work in Arizona. (On the Job).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

SCI and SSA disability. (On the Job).(spinal cord injuries and disability benefits)
April 1, 2003

Working from home. (On the Job).(telecommuting benefits for people with disabilities)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Personal-asset allocation. (Money Talks).
April 1, 2003

Ten estate-planning goofs. (Money Talks).
April 1, 2003

Creating awareness. (President's Message).(Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week)
April 1, 2003

Treatments and trials. (Research, Education, and Practice Guidelines).
April 1, 2003

A remarkable gift. (Development).(donation to spinal cord injury research)
April 1, 2003

New subcommittee chairs. (Government Relations).(Henry Brown appointed chairman of the Subcommittee on Benefits; Robert Simmons appointed to chair Subcommittee on Health)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

VA healthcare budget remains inadequate. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Access Board studies transfer devices. (Government Relations).(lifts for disabled persons studied by amusment parks)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Office of Compliance issues 2002 report. (Government Relations).("Compliance with the Public Access Provisions in the Americans With Disabilities Act" )
April 1, 2003

HAVA appropriations falls short. (Government Relations).(Help America Vote Act of 2002)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

ADA Notification Act is back. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

New director. (Veterans Benefits).(Louis Irvin)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Leukemia, Agent Orange link found. (Veterans Benefits).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Service office roster.(Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Directory)
April 1, 2003

PVA reappointed to Voluntary Service Committee. (Veterans Benefits).(Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Veteran Advisor. (Veterans Benefits).(widow denied benefits in connection with husband's death from leukemia brought on by an exposure to Agent Orange)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Chapter roster.(Directory)
April 1, 2003

On January 29, North Central PVA held a retirement party for Executive Director Darrell Jepson. (North Central).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

SEPVA President Charles Littleton passed away on February 21. (Southeastern).(Southeastern Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
April 1, 2003

William H. Gould, who for many years was the PVA Volunteer liaison officer at the Jackson. (Bayou Gulf States).(Brief Article)(Obituary)
April 1, 2003

Observing the Salute to Veterans, chapter members distributed Canteen books and Lance products to the Erie and Altoona hospitalized vets. (Keystone).(Calendar)
April 1, 2003

Public appearances: for more than a half century, PVA has helped the disability community. A week of special events will bring its mission into the limelight. (PVA 2003 Awareness Week).
April 1, 2003

Accessible Temporary Events: A Planning Guide.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Standing, Positioning, and Mobility Catalog.(from Altimate Medical )
April 1, 2003

Alpine Achievement: A Chronicle of the United States Disabled Ski Team.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Disability at the Dawn of the 21st Century and the State of the States, 7th ed.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Funding Guide for Standing Technology, 3d ed.(Periodical Review) (periodical review)
April 1, 2003

A World Awaits You (Away) Special Issue: Looking Back, Looking Forward.(Periodical Review) (periodical review)
April 1, 2003

Understanding and Accommodating People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in Independent Living.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Wheelchair Wheels, Components, and Accessories.
April 1, 2003

Emergency Evacuation Preparedness: Taking Responsibility for Your Safety; a Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Disability Rights Law and Policy: International and National Perspectives.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Disabilities Video Collection, 2002-2003.(Bibliography)
April 1, 2003

ADA Quiz Book, 3d ed.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Kids and Sports: Everything You and Your Child Need to Know About Sports, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Good Health; A Doctor's Guide for Parents and Coaches.(Book Review) (book review)
April 1, 2003

Disability pioneer dies. (News Beat).(Reverend Harold H. Wilke)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
April 1, 2003

New accessibility symbol. (News Beat).(wheelchair symbol unveiled)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Home study. (News Beat).(Tlalim Foundation, Educational Support for the Sick Child, and eTeacher offer e-Tlalim which enables home-bound students to study on the Internet)(www.tlalim.co.il)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Award announcement. (News Beat).(National Organization on Disability announces Accessible America Contest award winners)
April 1, 2003

Looking ahead.(Calendar)
April 1, 2003

AES-2000 accessible-entry system. (Innovations).(from Viking Electronics Inc. )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

LoFric[R] Plus. (Innovations).(catheter from Astra Tech)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Roho[R] Seat option. (Innovations).(for EasyStand products from Altimate Medical)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Accenda universal remote. (Innovations).(from Innotech Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

EZ Pool Lift[TM]. (Innovations).(from Aqua Creek)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Accessmount[TM] removable fixture mounting system. (Innovations).(from Accessmount L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Model Jewel SP wheelchair. (Innovations).(self-propelled wheelchair from Innovation In Motion A Division of Vestil Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Elevated toilet transfer seat with rotating armrests. (Innovations).(from Maddak Inc. )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003

Clear Advantage[R] catheter with Aloe and Kink-Resistant Nozzle. (Innovations).(from Mentor)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003

Bounder Plus Conventional Frame Power chair. (Innovations).(from 21st Century Scientific Inc.)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003

Versi Bag[TM]. (Innovations).(from Beautiful Solutions)
April 1, 2003

Access frustration. (And Finally ...).(Editorial)
April 1, 2003