Paraplegia News articles from August 2002

Paraplegia News archives from August 2002

Outlandish idea. (Readers Respond).
August 1, 2002

The whole picture. (Readers Respond).
August 1, 2002

Desperate. (Readers Respond).
August 1, 2002

Parking no-no's. (Readers Respond).
August 1, 2002

Flying firefighters. (Reasons & Remarks).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Information exchange. (Travel Tips).(travel assistance for the disabled)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Destination: Thailand. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

That's cheating. (Travel Tips).(multiple sclerosis and travel)
August 1, 2002

Mexico hideaway. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Delta Air Lines recognized. (Travel Tips).(Delta Air Lines Inc.)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2002

Promising procedures: world-renowned scientists share a stimulating exchange that indicates hope for the future of SCI research.(spinal cord injury)
August 1, 2002

New, more accessible Web site. (Computer Corner).(Easter Seal Society eliminates barriers in information technology)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Computer giveaway. (Computer Corner).(preventing discrimination against the disabled)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Wellness community. (Living Well).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Divide and conquer part 1: splitting your needs among several assistants may solve many problems.
August 1, 2002

Sexually transmitted diseases. (Sexuality and SCI).(spinal cord injury and safe sex)
August 1, 2002

Erection drug news. (Sexuality and SCI).(spinal cord injury)(tadalafil not yet approved for impotence)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Retirement planning. (Money Talks).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

For safety's sake. (Around the House).(emergency response and communication devices)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

TNF-alpha: a double-edged sword. (Diagnosis: MS).(relationship between tumor necrosis factor and multiple sclerosis)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Accessible outdoor rooms: outdoor spaces are an important part of a home. A properly designed area can be the best "room" in the house--and is often the least expensive yet most luxurious addition.
August 1, 2002

On the road again. (Mobility & More).
August 1, 2002

PT Driver. (Mobility & More).(adaptation of the Chrysler PT Cruiser for handicapped accessibility)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Measuring wheelchair-driving skills. (Mobility & More).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Intelligent wheelchair. (Mobility & More).(ActivMedia Robotics L.L.C. to develop Independence-Enhancing Wheelchair)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Memphis in May: teamwork is the name of the game when preparing a barbecue dinner for more than 60,000 people--especially when you're doing it on wheels!
August 1, 2002

Job development. (On the Job).(Abilities Expo)
August 1, 2002

Employment conference. (On the Job).(Bridges to Employment: Exploring Options for Latinos With Disabilities)
August 1, 2002

Legacy of spirit. (President's Message).(eulogy for Justin Dart, Jr., chairman of the President's Council on the Disabled)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Healthcare: a top priority. (President's Message).(importance of annual physicals)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Veteran Advisor. (Veterans Benefits).(wife's eligibility for dependent education benefits under Chapter 35)
August 1, 2002

New Reporting System. (Veterans Benefits).(Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System)
August 1, 2002

Service Office Roster.(Directory)
August 1, 2002

Extended-care services and co-pays. (Veterans Benefits).(Veterans Millennium Healthcare and Benefits Act)
August 1, 2002

Research-Support Gala. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Get on the same page. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine database on current medical research)
August 1, 2002

Bioterrorism, Public Health. (Government Relations).(Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act)
August 1, 2002

VA supplemental funding heads to conference. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Long-term care for veterans. (Government Relations).(Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act)
August 1, 2002

Employers win again in ADA case. (Government Relations).(Chevron v. Echazabal)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Lifespan Respite Care Act introduced. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Work Incentives Advisory Panel meets in New York City. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

To help spread the word about the National Moment of Remembrance held on Memorial Day, EPVA enlisted the help of fifth and sixth graders at PS 107, in Flushing, N.Y. (Eastern).(Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

On June 8, Ken Medeiros was inducted into the New England Wheelchair Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton, Mass. (New England).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

In June, NEPVA representatives visited the fourth-grade classes at A. F. Maloney Elementary School in Blackstone, Mass., for a special program on living with a disability. (New England).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

More than 350 veterans with disabilities took on the challenge of skiing the Rocky Mountains at the 16th Annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, held April 7-12 at Snowmass Village in Aspen, Colo. (Florida).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Offering flowers and balloons, Chapter President David Monson, on behalf of PVAF, said thank you to Rita Hart, membership coordinator, and Lee Horn, meeting coordinator, on Administrative Professionals Day. (Florida).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Memorial Day 2002 was observed in several Northwest venues, but the largest event in Washington State took place at Evergreen-Washelli Veterans Cemetery in Seattle. (Northwest).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Chapter Roster.(Directory)
August 1, 2002

Martial arts exhibit. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Fox Fishing Facility. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Golf outing. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Rugby news. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Golf-course access. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Cycling classics. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Funding programs. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Sportsmen's club. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Fishin' fun. (Sports & Recreation).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Looking ahead.(upcoming events)
August 1, 2002

Paralysis Resource Center. (News Beat).(Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Lab work. (News Beat).(Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory at Texas A and M University)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Violence seminar. (News Beat).("National Conference on Preventing and Intervening With Violence Against Persons With Disabilities")
August 1, 2002

Medical Web site. (News Beat).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

International Trade Fair. (News Beat).(REHACare International 2002)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Gaining independence. (News Beat).(Tetra Society of North America)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers, 2d ed. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Getting It--Persuading Organizations and Individuals to be More Comfortable with People with Disabilities. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Disability is Natural. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Spinal Cord Injury Pain: Assessment, Mechanisms, Management. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Independent Living for Physically Disabled People: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Self-Help Rehabilitation Programs. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

You will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

The Difference That Disability Makes. (Information Center).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002

Innovations.
August 1, 2002

A matter of perspective. (And Finally ...).
August 1, 2002