Paraplegia News articles from July 2003

Paraplegia News archives from July 2003

Truths & myths. (Readers Respond).(Anthony J. Principi clarifies on veteran funding)
July 1, 2003

A new beginning.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2003

ADA's importance. (Readers Respond).(Americans With Disabilities Act)
July 1, 2003

Good gal gone. (Reasons & Remarks).(Janice Fincher )(Obituary)
July 1, 2003

Special-needs trusts: this is one of many planning options now available to secure the financial future of people with disabilities.
July 1, 2003

External continence device. (A Closer Look).
July 1, 2003

Plan ahead for your special needs. (Diagnosis: MS).(emergency preparedness for people with multiple sclerosis)
July 1, 2003

Pete Morelli. (People in the News).
July 1, 2003

Urban Miyares. (People in the News).(is on the Challenged America 2003 Transpac Race Team )
July 1, 2003

Jerry Hymel. (People in the News).(teaches art to disability patients)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Ralph Smith. (People in the News).(wins 2002 Dwain Taylor Award for Voluntary Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Receive more than you give: aggravation and frustration, give and take, bewilderment and enlightenment are all part of living and serving in another culture.
July 1, 2003

Diapulse[R] electromagnetic therapy for SCI. (Healing Options).(spinal cord injury)
July 1, 2003

Cool escape. (Travel Tips).(Skyline Hideaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Accessible time-share site. (Travel Tips).(Timeshare User's Group)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

The Red Jaguar Inn. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Jingle Pot Bed & Breakfast. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

National park tour. (Travel Tips).(Epic Enabled offers Kruger Safari to South Africa)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Service-animal guidance. (Travel Tips).(revision of guidelines for airline passengers who travel with service animals)(emotional-support animals now allowed to travel on aircraft)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Vegas facts. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Healing waters? (Travel Tips).(Olympic National Park in Washington State)
July 1, 2003

Paralympic coverage. (Sports & Recreation).(International Sports Broadcasting to host 2004 Paralympic Games)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

New sports hire. (Sports & Recreation).(Dan Heidtke becomes an associate director of sports and recreation for the Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Hawaii or bust. (Sports & Recreation).(Challenged America Transpac Racing Team)
July 1, 2003

Flying controls. (Sports & Recreation).(Union Aviation hand control enables physically disabled pilots to earn their licenses)
July 1, 2003

Power assist: a layman's perspective. (Mobility & More).
July 1, 2003

Educating mobility consultants. (Mobility & More).(Vantage Mobility Inc. introduces VMI Certified Mobility Consultant Program)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

New lift available. (Mobility & More).(Ricon Innovator single-arm platform lift from Ricon Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Wheelchair-propulsion study. (Mobility & More).(Human Engineering Resources Laboratories studies shoulder joint pain caused by manual-wheelchair propulsion)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

A special tool for people who are especially needy. (Money Talks).(overview of Medicaid services)
July 1, 2003

Disabled sportsmen's opportunity list. (On the Job).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Lift off for students with disabilities. (On the Job).(NASA and Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities search for qualified candidates who are studying science and technology )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

11 costly mistakes. (On the Job).(career tips)
July 1, 2003

Spirituality and health. (Living Well).
July 1, 2003

CITGO Championship. (Fish Tales).(CITGO BASS Federation Championship )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Thanks for the support!. (Fish Tales).(PVA Bass Tour)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Texas roundup. (Fish Tales).
July 1, 2003

Story project. (Fish Tales).(Paralyzed Veterans of America and the National Family Caregivers Association supports the National Family Caregiver Project)(www.pva.org / www.nfcacares.org)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Memphis: home of the blues: from the magic of Graceland to family fun at the Memphis Zoo, you'll find a wealth of history and activities. (Cover Story).
July 1, 2003

Moving forward: who will lead PVA during the next year? A large slate of candidates offers many options.(overview of Paralyzed Veterans of America board of directors candidates)
July 1, 2003

Showing our colors. (President's Message).(Editorial)
July 1, 2003

Fair housing information resource. (Architecture).(1988 Fair Housing Amendment Act)
July 1, 2003

Doctors may not be "employees" under ADA. (Government Relations).(smaller medical clinics may not be sued under federal antidiscrimination law)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Workforce reinvestment threatens programs. (Government Relations).(Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act)
July 1, 2003

Veterans' Affairs Committee approves pending legislation. (Government Relations).(Veterans Entrepreneurship and Benefits Improvement Act)(Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act)(Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act)(Veterans Health Care Cost Recovery Act)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

ADA Gala. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Harkin introduces MiCASSA. (Government Relations).(Medicaid Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports Act of 2003 )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Family Caregiver Relief Act. (Government Relations).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Veterans' entrepreneurship subject of hearing. (Government Relations).(Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2003)
July 1, 2003

Administration releases transportation bill. (Government Relations).(Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Efficiency Act)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

ETF program products available. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(PVA Spinal Cord Injury Education and Training Foundation )
July 1, 2003

Other news. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Court stymies VA. (General Counsel).(results of Kilpatrick v. Principi case)(veteran who was injured while under Veterans Affairs medical care is entitled to benefits)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Veteran Advisor. (Veterans Benefits).(obtaining a Home Improvement and Structural Alteration Grant for making accessibility changes)
July 1, 2003

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

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

Awards for videos. (Communication).(Paralyzed Veterans of America wins four Telly Awards)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Delaware-Maryland. (Chapter Briefs).(Delaware-Maryland Paralyzed Veterans of America news)
July 1, 2003

Keystone. (Chapter Briefs).(Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America news)
July 1, 2003

Northwest. (Chapter Briefs).(Northwest Paralyzed Veterans of America news)
July 1, 2003

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2003

Video release. (News Beat).(Muscular Dystrophy Association releases videos)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

The toughest race. (News Beat).(H. "Mike" Monroe raises funds for spinal cord injury research by entering the Marathon des Sables )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Dragon tales. (News Beat).(Paralyzed Veterans of America member, Alan F. Troop, comments on his dark fantasy series)(Brief Article)(Interview)
July 1, 2003

Report released. (News Beat).(American Association of Retired Persons releases "A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability")(www.aarp.org)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Web-site redesign. (News Beat).(National Organization on Disability redesigns its Web site)(www.nod.org)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Road trip. (News Beat).(disabled artists invited to participate in "Road Trip: A Journey of Discovery" exhibit)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Accessibility "Oscars". (News Beat).(handicap-accessible Oso de Oro Lake Park named finalist in Innovations in American Government Awards program)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Vet group's new office. (News Beat).(Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003

Spasticity awareness. (News Beat).
July 1, 2003

Looking ahead.(Calendar)
July 1, 2003

Escaping the box. (And Finally ...).
July 1, 2003