Paraplegia News articles from February 2003

Paraplegia News archives from February 2003

Vive la France! (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003

Celebrations? (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003

Accessibility tips. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003

Say what? (Reasons Remarks).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003

Don't say ... (Reasons Remarks).
February 1, 2003

Do say ... (Reason Remarks).
February 1, 2003

Relationships on trial: disability can be the "last straw"--or a catalyst for change.
February 1, 2003

FAQs. (Sexuality & SCI).(spinal cord injuries)
February 1, 2003

The wedding chair. (Just for Women).(father escourts daughter down the aisle)
February 1, 2003

Fishing for quality help providers: where to find good personal assistants--and what "bait" to use!
February 1, 2003

Statistical study. (Travel Tips).
February 1, 2003

Being prepared. (Travel Tips).(travel planning tips)
February 1, 2003

New trade organization. (Travel Tips).(AWARE offers help for businesses and organizations that wish to provide services to physically disabled travelers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Tips for travel. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Airport improvements. (Travel Tips).(Detroit Metropolitan Airport's Northwest Airlines terminal makes accessibility design changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Big ship for big easy. (Travel Tips).(Carnival Conquest)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Publication news. (Travel Tips).(Accessible Air Travel: A Guide For People With Disabilities )(How to Ride New York City's Wheelchair Accessible Buses)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Helpful resource. (Travel Tips).(Information for Travelers with Physical or Visual Disabilities)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Wanted: democracy in the marketplace: why haven't motors, batteries, and other major components in wheeled-mobility products improved in decades?(adaptive technology)
February 1, 2003

Of mice and mice ... (Computer Corner).(computer mouse evaluation)
February 1, 2003

The whole enchilada. (Living Well).(coping with multiple sclerosis)
February 1, 2003

Manual wheelchairs and fatigue life. (Mobility & More).(wheelchair evaluation)
February 1, 2003

Standing mobility. (Mobility & More).(VERTRAN power standing device from FENA Design Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

IBOT update.(INDEPENDENCE IBOT advanced mobility wheelchair)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Traction action. (Mobility & More).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003

Motorsport project. (Mobility & More).(Xtreme Disabled Motorsport project offers off-road driving for physically disabled persons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Rolling into the future: the assistance dog has risen to prominence in the 21st century, and all dogs are basking in the extended glow. (Special section: assistance dogs--it's a dog's life!).
February 1, 2003

A perfect match: assistance dogs give people with disabilities the dignity of independence--and the rest of us an education about love and dedication. (Special section: assistance dogs--it's a dog's life!).(Paws With A Cause)
February 1, 2003

Steve Bucaro. (People in the News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Marcus Culvert. (People in the News).(founder of Unity Wear)
February 1, 2003

Correction.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003

Home technology trade show. (Around the House).(Electronic House Expo Spring 2003)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Why metal ramps? (Around the House).
February 1, 2003

The taxman cometh! Gathering your financial records for April 15? This lowdown on disability issues may help you prepare your 2002 tax return.
February 1, 2003

All in the family. (Money Talks).(disability planning for single-parent families)
February 1, 2003

Living trusts. (Money Talks).
February 1, 2003

Star power shines light on MS. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)
February 1, 2003

Rollin' entrepreneur. (On the Job).(profile of president of Accessiblity Specalists Inc., Sherman Westmorland)
February 1, 2003

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003

Bowling tourney. (Sports & Recreation).(3rd Annual Nevada PVA Invitational Bowling Tournament)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Down Mexico way. (Sports & Recreation).(39th San Diego to Ensenada Yacht Race)
February 1, 2003

Rugby rage. (Sports & Recreation).( First Annual Great Lakes Wheelchair Rugby Rage)(Heartland Rugby Tournament)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Advocacy becomes reality. (President's Message).(two new multiple sclerosis treatment centers open)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Introduction to SCI center design. (Architecture).(spinal-cord-injury medical facility design overview)
February 1, 2003

Research projects funded. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Spinal Cord Research Foundation )
February 1, 2003

Spasticity treatment. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Development and disability conference. (Government Relations).(World Bank conference on disability)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Vocational rehabilitation system long-range study. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

States' rights and limits on ADA. (PVA In Action).(Americans With Disabilities Act)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Federal transit meetings. (Government Relations).(plans to improve disabled services on transit)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Compromise on concurrent receipt. (Government Relations).(National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003)
February 1, 2003

Bush prepares to sign new veterans benefits into law. (Government Relations).(Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2002)
February 1, 2003

Veteran advisor. (Veterans Benefits).(veteran services information)
February 1, 2003

VA launches two national MS centers. (Veterans Benefits).(multiple sclerosis)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

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

Chapter roster.(Paralyzed Veterans of America directory)(Directory)
February 1, 2003

The Oregon Veterans Home is $5,000 "richer," thanks to the chapter's December 5 donation. (Oregon).
February 1, 2003

A reminder!
February 1, 2003

On November 14, 2002, EPVA Assistant Director of Hospital Services Billy Hanigan and Public Affairs Officer Danny Perry spoke to a Long Island University class about the organization. (Eastern).
February 1, 2003

Penn State University and Keystone PVA have completed the pilot program for creating public-service announcements and papers for PVA Awareness Week 2003 at the McKeesport campus. (Keystone).
February 1, 2003

KPVA and the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. (Keystone).
February 1, 2003

Expanding citizen participation. (News Beat).(National Organization on Disability asks mayors to join Community Partnership Program)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Medicare help. (News Beat).(Medicare Rights Center offers National Medicare Consumer Advisory Board)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Easter Seals award. (News Beat).(National Organization on Disability's Ginny Thornburgh receives Easter Seals 2002 Distinguished Service Award)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Day of disabled. (News Beat).(International Day of Disabled Persons)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Uplifting company. (News Beat).(Project Freedom)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Expo success.(Third Annual World Congress and Exposition on Disabilities )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Evacuation device. (News Beat).(ResQline from SafirRosetti )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Exercise possibilities. (News Beat).(National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research awards grant to the University of Illinois at Chicago)(grant will be used to study ways to make recreational and fitness activities more accessible)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003

Looking ahead.(Paraplegia News upcoming events calendar)(Calendar)
February 1, 2003

Education on wheels. (And Finally ...).
February 1, 2003